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President Halimah Yacob and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong have written to Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste President-Elect Jose Ramos-Horta to congratulate him on his election as the next President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. The text of the letters is appended.
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
25 APRIL 2022
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25 April 2022
His Excellency Jose Ramos-Horta
President-Elect
Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
Your Excellency,
On behalf of the people of Singapore, I convey my warmest congratulations on your election as President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. Your victory shows the strong support and trust the people of Timor-Leste have in your leadership.
Singapore and Timor-Leste enjoy longstanding and friendly relations. As small states, both our countries face similar challenges in an increasingly complex global environment. Singapore remains committed to supporting Timor-Leste’s development journey, particularly through capacity building efforts under the Singapore Cooperation Programme.
I look forward to working with you to further enhance the strong friendship between our two countries and peoples. I wish you good health and every success.
Yours sincerely,
HALIMAH YACOB
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25 April 2022
Dear President-Elect Ramos-Horta,
Please accept my warmest congratulations on your election as the President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste.
Given the important role that you played in the struggle for Timor-Leste’s independence and your experience as President and Prime Minister previously, I am confident that you will guide Timor-Leste towards further progress and development.
Singapore and Timor-Leste share a warm and longstanding friendship. We enjoy good cooperation bilaterally and at multilateral fora. I look forward to working with you to strengthen our relations, and hope to meet you again soon.
Yours sincerely,
LEE HSIEN LOONG
His Excellency Jose Ramos-Horta
President-Elect
Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste