“President José Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste conferred the Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste, the country’s highest civilian award, upon President Droupadi Murmu. The award is in recognition of her achievements in public service and dedication to education, social welfare and empowerment of women.President Murmu said that the honour is a reflection of the ties of friendship between India and Timor-Leste,” President’s office said in a tweet.
President Murmu arrived Dili on the first-ever presidential visit from India to Timor-Leste, as the two nations seek to enhance their bilateral ties further.
During her visit, she met her counterpart Jose Ramos-Horta and highlighted that India and Timor-Leste share warm and friendly relations based on a shared commitment to the values of democracy and pluralism.
“President Droupadi Murmu held bilateral meeting with President Jose Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste. Underlining the strong connect between the two democratic nations, both leaders discussed opportunities for enhancing the bilateral cooperation,” the President’s office said in a tweet.
The two leaders also discussed the possibility of Timor Leste joining the International Solar Alliance, reported PTI.
In a special gesture, she was warmly received by President Ramos-Horta at the airport.
During the visit, apart from the bilateral meeting with President Jose Ramos-Horta, there will also be a meeting with Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao, who will call on Murmu. The president will also attend a community reception with the Indians in Timor-Leste and Friends of India, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
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