His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam will hold a state visit to Timor-Leste on May 20 at the invitation of President of Timor-Leste Dr Jose Ramos-Horta.
While in Dili, Timor-Leste, His Majesty is expected to attend a ceremony to commemorate the 22nd anniversary of Timor-Leste’s Independence Restoration Day, as well as hold separate meetings with Dr Jose Ramos-Horta and Timor-Leste Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao.
The state visit will mark His Majesty’s first visit to Timor-Leste. Diplomatic relations were established on May 20, 2022, where both countries enjoy warm and friendly ties in education and people-to-people exchanges. The visit will provide the opportunity for both leaders to discuss bilateral relations as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest.
