Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan received an introductory video call from Timor-Leste Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Adaljiza Albertina Reis Magno on 14 June 2021.
Minister Balakrishnan congratulated Minister Magno on her new appointment and looked forward to working with her to strengthen relations between Singapore and Timor-Leste. Minister Balakrishnan reaffirmed Singapore’s longstanding support for Timor-Leste’s capacity building through the Singapore Cooperation Programme (SCP), and welcomed more Timorese officials to participate in SCP courses. The Foreign Ministers also exchanged views on the COVID-19 situation in both countries and looked forward to the completion of ASEAN’s in-person fact-finding missions to Timor-Leste when the COVID-19 situation permits.
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
14 JUNE 2021
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Singapore