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Minister for Defence Calls on Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta

30 May 2025

Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta is in Singapore to attend the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD). Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing called on President Ramos-Horta on the sidelines of the SLD this afternoon.

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Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing called on Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta on the sidelines of the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue earlier today.
Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing called on Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta on the sidelines of the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue earlier today.

Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta is in Singapore to attend the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD). Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing called on President Ramos-Horta on the sidelines of the SLD this afternoon.

During the meeting, Mr Chan and President Ramos-Horta reaffirmed the warm and friendly bilateral defence relationship between Singapore and Timor-Leste. They exchanged views on regional security developments and ways to enhance bilateral defence cooperation.

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