Russia–Timor-Leste relations

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Timor-Leste-Russia relations
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Russia–Timor-Leste relations (Russian: Российско-восточнотиморские отношения) are the bilateral relations between Russia and Timor-Leste. Neither country has a resident ambassador. Russia was one of the first countries to recognize Timor-Leste's independence and took part in nearly all UN aid programs, providing food and relief personnel, including civil and transport aviation pilots.[1]

Diplomatic ties

On 20 May 2002,

Jakarta (Indonesia).[5]

After the

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine had begun, Timor-Leste expressed concern and called on the parties to the conflict to agree to an immediate ceasefire and seek a diplomatic solution.[6][7][8] According to an official statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, "Ukraine's independence must be respected."[7] At the eleventh emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly on 2 March 2022, Timor-Leste voted to condemn Russia for attacking Ukraine and to demand an immediate withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine.[9] Timor-Leste also supported the suspension of Russia's membership of the UN Human Rights Council.[10]

Humanitarian ties

In June 2001,

US-Dollar 6.5 million.[11]

See also

References

  1. ^ Redchenko, Alexander (17 October 2008). "East Timor faces severe food crisis". Voice of Russia. Archived from the original on 2 November 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-22.
  2. Ukaz #477 of 20 May 2002 On the Recognition of Timor-Leste by the Russian Federation and on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations with It
    . ).
  3. Xinhuanet. 20 May 2002. Archived from the original
    on November 8, 2002. Retrieved 2009-07-22.
  4. Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
    . 24 June 2002. Retrieved 2009-07-22.
  5. Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
    . 23 May 2006. Retrieved 2009-07-22.
  6. ^ Martins, Filomeno (26 February 2022). "Timor-Leste calls on global leaders to have ceasefire talks to Ukraine-Russia conflict | TATOLI Agência Noticiosa de Timor-Leste". Tatoli. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
  7. ^ a b de Sousa, Camilio (1 March 2022). "Five ambassadors meet with Timorese Prime Minister to discuss UN resolution against Russian attack on Ukraine". Tatoli. Archived from the original on 2 March 2022. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
  8. ^ Fahey, Andrea (7 March 2022). "The Ukraine crisis and Timor-Leste". The Interpreter. Lowy Institute. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
  9. ^ "Aggression against Ukraine : Voting Summary". United Nations. 2022-03-02. Archived from the original on 3 March 2022.
  10. ^ "Suspension of the rights of membership of the Russian Federation in the Human Rights Council : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly". United Nations. 2022-03-02.
  11. ^ "TAT wins $6.5 mln U.N. Timor tender". Russia Journal. 21 June 2001. Archived from the original on 12 February 2010. Retrieved 2009-07-22.
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