Strengthening Ties: India's Presidential Visit to Timor-Leste, Fiji, and New Zealand
President Droupadi Murmu embarks on a six-day diplomatic tour to Fiji, New Zealand, and Timor-Leste. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations, open new embassies, and promote educational and developmental collaborations. This marks India's first-ever presidential visit to Timor-Leste and New Zealand in years.
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Ahead of India's first-ever presidential visit to Timor-Leste, a high-ranking Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official announced on Friday that New Delhi will soon establish an embassy in Dili, further solidifying the 'Delhi-Dili' connection.
MEA Secretary (East) Jaideep Mazumdar revealed that Timor-Leste intends to reciprocate by opening its embassy in New Delhi. This development comes as President Droupadi Murmu prepares for a six-day visit to Fiji, New Zealand, and Timor-Leste starting August 5.
The visit underscores India's strong historical ties with these nations and aims to boost bilateral collaboration in various fields including defense, security, digital infrastructure, and education.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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