Timorese prime minister in Indonesia for new round of dialogue on maritime borders
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Timorese prime minister in Indonesia for new round of dialogue on maritime borders

SAPO Notícias29 August 2026 at 03:55

The prime minister of Timor-Leste, Xanana Gusmão, traveled today to Indonesia for a work visit during which he will participate in the fourth round of negotiations on maritime borders with the authorities of the neighboring country. The Timorese leader will meet with Indonesian authorities to continue the dialogue on the delimitation of maritime borders between the two countries. This is the fourth round of negotiations on the matter, which has been discussed between Timor-Leste and Indonesia for some time now. Xanana Gusmão's work visit comes within the framework of diplomatic efforts to resolve the maritime borders issue with the neighboring country.

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