Anwar's visit a testament to Malaysia-Timor-Leste enduring friendship, says Ramos-Horta

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim began his first official visit to Timor-Leste, which President Dr José Ramos-Horta described as a symbol of the two nations’ enduring friendship and Malaysia’s support during Timor-Leste’s independence struggle.   Read more at https://tinyurl.com/8svth2dm  WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

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00:00Timor Leste President Dr. Jose Ramos Horta hailed Prime Minister Datuk Sri Anwar Ibrahim's

00:08inaugural two-day visit as a testament to the enduring friendship between the two nations,

00:13recalling Malaysia's steadfast support during Timor Leste's struggle for independence.

00:19At a joint press conference in Dili on Tuesday, Ramos Horta said discussions were constructive

00:24and forward-looking, focusing on Malaysian investments in agribusiness, tourism and

00:30renewable energy, as well as education and vocational training for Timorese youth.

00:36He also announced that Anwar would be conferred the Grand Collar of the Order of Timor Leste,

00:41the nation's highest award, in recognition of his long-standing advocacy and Malaysia's

00:46role in supporting the country's ASEAN aspirations, especially as the ASEAN Chair for 2025.

00:53Anwar, highlighting his personal friendship with Ramos Horta, described the visit as both

00:58official and personal, rooted in shared history and Malaysia's consistent support before and

01:04after independence.

01:06He also underscored priorities in trade, investment, tourism, education and defense cooperation,

01:13while welcoming the participation of Petronas and Malaysian private firms.

01:18Timor Leste will formally join ASEAN as its 11th member at the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala

01:24Lumpur next month.

01:26Earlier, Anwar was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Presidential Palace, marking the start

01:31of his official program, which concludes Tuesday with a state dinner co-hosted by Ramos Horta

01:37and Prime Minister Kei Rala-Zanana Guzmau.

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