South Korea Agrees to Support East Timor's Development
South Korea has pledged support for East Timor's economic and social development during a summit between the two nations' leaders.
South Korea has pledged support for East Timor's economic and social development during a summit between the two nations' leaders.
On November 6, 2026, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and East Timorese President Jose Ramos-Horta met at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul to discuss strengthening development cooperation.
This meeting marks the first official visit by an East Timorese leader to South Korea since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 2002. The leaders agreed to enhance collaboration in various sectors, including intellectual property and climate change.
President Lee emphasized the importance of sharing South Korea's development experiences with East Timor to improve the lives of its citizens. Both leaders expressed commitment to finalizing a grant aid agreement to facilitate development projects.
The summit also included discussions on establishing a regular consultation mechanism to support ongoing bilateral relations. President Horta praised South Korea's democratic resilience and invited President Lee to visit East Timor, further solidifying the partnership between the two nations.
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