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June 26, 2024

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Timor-Leste Reaffirms Support for Myanmar’s Democracy Movement

Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta reaffirmed his country’s support for Myanmar’s democracy movement against the military dictatorship during a meeting on June 18 with a delegation led by Daw Zin Mar Aung, Union Minister of Foreign Affairs of the National Unity Government (NUG).

The meeting, held at the Nicolau Lobato Presidential Palace, focused on strengthening the relationship between the government of Timor-Leste and the NUG, and expressing gratitude for Timor-Leste’s support of Myanmar’s people and revolution. Foreign Minister Daw Zin Mar Aung emphasized, “The purpose of this meeting is to strengthen the relationship between the government of Timor-Leste and the NUG and to thank the people of Timor-Leste and the president for helping the people of Myanmar and the revolution.

The NUG is not only fighting against the military dictatorship, but it is also working on systematic reforms for the development of the country and the future of the country.” Additionally, they openly discussed the increasing number of aerial attacks by the terrorist Military Council, the effective access of humanitarian aid to refugee camps, and the urgent need for peace in Myanmar.

Link to original article: https://go.nugmyanmar.org/b462f6e8

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