Foreign relations of East Timor
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East Timor being a new country has begun to intiate foreign relations with the rest of the global community.
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Relations with specific countries and regions
The Philippines
Relations with the Philippines is very positive as soon as East Timor was multilaterally recognized as an indepedent state. The two countries are now engaged in a growing commercial relationship, as well as cultural and educational exchanges.
United States of America
Diplomatic representation in the US:
chief of mission: Ambassador Jose GUTERRES
chancery: 3415 Massachusetts Avenue
NW Washington, D.C 20007
Tel: +1 202 965 1515
Fax: +1 202 965 1517
Diplomatic representation from the US:
chief of mission: Ambassador Grover Joseph REES
embassy: Vila 10, Avenida Dr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, Farol, Dili, Timor Leste
telephone: +670 332 4684
fax: +670 331 3206
Participation in international organizations
The country is involved in IBRD, IMF, UN, Non Aligned Movement, and the CPLP.
International disputes
East Timor-Indonesia Boundary Committee meets to survey and delimit land boundary; Indonesia seeks resolution of Timor Leste refugees in Indonesia; Australia, Timor Leste, and Indonesia are working to resolve maritime boundary and sharing of seabed resources in the Timor Gap
External links
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation (http://www.mfac.gov.tp)