{"id":11560,"date":"2024-06-28T09:49:11","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T01:49:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.sg\/?p=11560"},"modified":"2024-06-28T09:49:20","modified_gmt":"2024-06-28T01:49:20","slug":"sg-timor-leste-visa-waiver-freitas-official-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.sg\/2024\/06\/sg-timor-leste-visa-waiver-freitas-official-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"SG-Timor-Leste Visa Waiver: Freitas’ Official Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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  1. Minister Freitas meets PM Lawrence Wong and Minister Balakrishnan<\/b>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Important diplomatic and two-way ties are discussed<\/b>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Visa waiver agreement signed to strengthen Singapore and Timor-Leste relations<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The building of closer ties between Singapore and Timor-Leste is marked by Minister Freitas’ visit.<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Official Visit: A Step Forward in Diplomatic Relations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    On 27 June 2024, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong met with Minister Freitas<\/b>, showing the importance of the visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Minister Freitas, from Timor-Leste, had his first visit to Singapore this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    He aimed to discuss key state affairs and diplomatic relations issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    High-level meetings were a main part of Minister Freitas’ busy schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Signed documents confirmed the shared intentions for better ties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Here are some key points to note:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Meetings included topics from education to trade and energy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The new Singapore Embassy in Dili opened in April 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Visa waivers may help Timor-Leste’s bid to join ASEAN.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Improving Two-Way Cooperation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      According to the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs, They welcomed the longstanding and friendly ties between Singapore and Timor-Leste.<\/q><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Minister Freitas was in Singapore from 26 to 28 June 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Singapore’s Foreign Minister, was his host.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Together, both ministers looked at ways of working together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The two nations are aiming to deepen connections across several areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Take a look at this quick table for a clear overview:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Visits and Meetings<\/th>Areas of Cooperation<\/th><\/tr>
      Prime Minister Lawrence Wong with Minister Freitas<\/td>Human resource development, trade and investment<\/td><\/tr>
      Minister Balakrishnan with Minister Freitas<\/td>Energy and education improvement<\/td><\/tr>
      Briefing at MFA Diplomatic Academy<\/td>Strengthening diplomatic training exchange<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      Strengthening the Relationship through Agreements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      The visa waiver agreement was one key result of the visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Holders of Singapore Diplomatic, Official, and Ordinary passports would be exempted from visa requirements for a stay of up to 30 days in Timor-Leste.<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      It will make travel easier between Singapore and Timor-Leste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      This move is expected to boost business and cultural exchanges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Culture and People at the Heart of Relations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Cultural understanding and exchange support the strong ties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The Singapore Embassy in Dili will serve as a symbol of friendship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Both countries hope to improve people-to-people connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The visit by Minister Freitas marks a new chapter in Singapore and Timor-Leste’s two-way relations.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      On 26-28 June 2024, Minister Freitas’ visit to Singapore boosts Timor-Leste ties, unveils visa waiver.<\/p>\n

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