OFFICIAL VISIT OF THE PRIME MINISTER OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF TIMOR-LESTE TO MALAYSIA 1 - 3 DECEMBER 2024
OFFICIAL VISIT OF THE PRIME MINISTER OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF
TIMOR-LESTE TO MALAYSIA
1 - 3 DECEMBER 2024
Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão will undertake an official visit to Malaysia from 1 to 3 December 2024. This marks his first visit to Malaysia since his appointment as the Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste on 1 July 2023.
Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão will be accorded an Official Welcoming Ceremony at Perdana Putra Complex, Putrajaya, to be followed by a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The two leaders are expected to take stock of the state of bilateral relations, as well as discuss potential collaborations between the two countries. Trade and investment, halal industry, education, capacity-building, and connectivity are the main topics of discussion between the two leaders. Both Prime Ministers will also exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual concern.
Both leaders will also witness the signing of the Land Concession Agreement pertaining to the gift of a parcel of land by the Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste for the development of the Embassy of Malaysia’s Chancery Complex in Dili. Timor-Leste has decided to transfer the land outrightly to Malaysia as a sign of gratitude towards Malaysia’s continued assistance and contributions since the early days of Timor-Leste’s independence. Additionally, the Prime Ministers will also witness the Exchange of Notes on a visa exemption arrangement, which will grant reciprocal visa exemptions to the citizens of both countries.
The Prime Minister will also host an Official Luncheon in honour of Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão and his delegation at Seri Perdana, Putrajaya.
Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão is also scheduled to have an audience with His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia.
In addition, Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão is scheduled to deliver a public lecture entitled “International Diplomacy in an increasingly fragmented and fragile world” at the Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations (IDFR).
This official visit will further strengthen the relations enjoyed by both countries and demonstrate Malaysia’s continued support for Timor-Leste’s aspiration of becoming a full member of ASEAN.
In 2023, total bilateral trade between Malaysia and Timor-Leste was USD43.7 million (RM196.7 million). Total exports from Malaysia to Timor-Leste in 2023 was recorded at USD43.3 million (RM195.0 million), while total import of products from Timor-Leste in 2023 amounted to USD0.4 million (RM1.7 million).
PUTRAJAYA
1 December 2024