Reuters exclusively reported that East Timor has not discussed military cooperation with China in its upgrade of diplomatic ties, President Jose Ramos-Horta said, adding Australia and Indonesia can “sleep at peace” because the island nation won’t be a security concern to its neighbours.
EconomyGovernment
29 September 2023, 3:06 pm 1 minute
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China’s increasing assertiveness in efforts to form security ties with developing countries in close proximity to Australia have raised alarm bells in Canberra, and a recent shakeup of Australia’s defence has refocused on protecting its northern approaches. A Comprehensive Strategic Framework signed by East Timor during a meeting between Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao and China’s President Xi Jinping in China last week covered development cooperation in agriculture and infrastructure, the Nobel laureate said in a telephone interview with Reuters.
Article Tags
Topics of Interest: EconomyGovernment
Type: Reuters Best
Sectors: Economy & PolicyGovernment & Public Services
Regions: Asia
Countries: AustraliaEast TimorIndonesia
Win Types: Exclusivity
Story Types: Exclusive / Scoop
Media Types: Text
Customer Impact: Important Regional Story
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