East Timor–Israel relations
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East Timor-Israel relations refers to diplomatic ties between East Timor and Israel.
History
East Timor established diplomatic relations with the State of Israel in August 2002.[1] Israel is represented in East Timor through its embassy in Singapore.[2]
President of East Timor, José Ramos-Horta, visited Israel in 2011.[3] He also delivered a lecture to students at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.[4] While in Israel, Horta met with Israeli president Shimon Peres.[5] East Timor is particularly interested in strategic cooperation with Israel in the spheres of agriculture and naval security.[6]
Simona Halperin is Israel's non resident ambassador to East Timor based in Singapore.[7]
See also
References
- ^ "International recognition of Israel".
- ^ "Israel's diplomatic missions abroad".
- ^ "Reflections on a visit to Israel-Palestine".
- ^ "EAST TIMOR PRESIDENT SEEKS AGRICULTURAL, SECURITY SUPPORT".
- ^ East Timor president seeks agricultural security support, Jerusalem Post
- ^ נשיא מזרח טימור, ז'וזה ראמוש הורטה: אל תשתעבדו להיסטוריה
- ^ Israeli ambassador, Ministry of Foreign Affairs