Israel–Timor-Leste relations
Bilateral relations
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Israel–Timor-Leste relations refers to diplomatic ties between Timor-Leste and Israel.
Embassy of Israel in?????-
Non-resident Ambassador Eliyahu Vered Hazan-
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History
Timor-Leste established diplomatic relations with the State of Israel in August 2002.[1] Israel is represented in Timor-Leste through its embassy in Singapore.[2]
President of Timor-Leste, José Ramos-Horta, visited Israel in 2011.[3] He also delivered a lecture to students at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.[4] While in Israel, Horta met with Israeli president Shimon Peres.[5] Timor-Leste is particularly interested in strategic cooperation with Israel in the spheres of agriculture and naval security.[6]
Eli Vered Hazan is Israel's non resident ambassador to Timor-Leste based in Singapore.