East Timor–Israel relations

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East Timor-Israel relations
Map indicating locations of East Timor and Israel

East Timor

Israel

East Timor-Israel relations refers to diplomatic ties between East Timor and Israel.

History[]

East Timor established diplomatic relations with the State of Israel in August 2002.[1] Israel is represented in East Timor through its embassy in Singapore.[2]

President of East Timor, José Ramos-Horta, visited Israel in 2011.[3] He also delivered a lecture to students at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.[4] While in Israel, Horta met with Israeli president Shimon Peres.[5] East Timor is particularly interested in strategic cooperation with Israel in the spheres of agriculture and naval security.[6]

Simona Halperin is Israel's non resident ambassador to East Timor based in Singapore.[7]

See also[]

  • Foreign Relations of Israel

References[]

  1. ^ "International recognition of Israel".
  2. ^ "Israel's diplomatic missions abroad".
  3. ^ "Reflections on a visit to Israel-Palestine".
  4. ^ "EAST TIMOR PRESIDENT SEEKS AGRICULTURAL, SECURITY SUPPORT".
  5. ^ East Timor president seeks agricultural security support, Jerusalem Post
  6. ^ נשיא מזרח טימור, ז'וזה ראמוש הורטה: אל תשתעבדו להיסטוריה
  7. ^ Israeli ambassador, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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