Jakarta, Sep 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced During a visit to Indonesia, that the establishment of an embassy in Dili, Timor-Leste, underlining India’s commitment to ASEAN and its ties with the Southeast Asian nation.
Ministry of External Affairs informed In an official statement, “During the ASEAN-India Summit held in Jakarta on September 7, 2023, Prime Minister Modi disclosed India’s decision to set up an Indian Embassy in Dili, Timor-Leste. ”
The ministry further said that Timor-Leste and ASEAN members warmly welcomed the decision. Before becoming a full member, Timor-Leste became an observer of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2022.
During his visit, Prime Minister Modi addressed the ASEAN-India Summit in Jakarta, emphasizing the regional bloc’s important role in India’s Act East policy.
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Additionally, Prime Minister Modi participated in the 18th East Asia Summit as part of his engagements during the visit.
