Myanmar and Timor-Leste hold bilateral talks to promote relations

MINISTER of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Demo­cratic Republic of Timor-Leste Mr Bendito dos Santos Freitas paid a working visit to Myanmar from 17 to 19 September 2025.

During the visit, Union Min­ister for Foreign Affairs of Myan­mar U Than Swe and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste Mr Bendito dos Santos Freitas held discussions on bilateral matters at the Minis­try of Foreign Affairs in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.

The two Foreign Ministers underlined the importance of up­holding the fundamental princi­ples of ASEAN and the ASEAN Charter, particularly non-inter­ference in the internal affairs of member States. They also pledged to promote diplomatic relations between Myanmar and Timor-Leste.

Moreover, Timor-Leste officially proposed to the My­anmar Government to open an Embassy in the capital city, Dili. Timor-Leste reaffirmed its commitment not to allow the ac­tivities of illegal organizations against the Myanmar Govern­ment, as well as opening offices in Timor-Leste.

In consideration of the inter­ests of the two countries and the peoples, the Foreign Ministers discussed the signing of bilateral agreements on visa exemption for the holders of diplomatic and official passports and visa waiv­er for Tourism purposes. These agreements are to be signed among the ASEAN member States. — MNA