Timor-Leste, Australia strengthen defense cooperation with AUD$62 million support package
DÍLI, 21 October 2026 (TATOLI) — Timor-Leste and Australia have strengthened their defence and security partnership by signing a new cooperation framework backed by an Australian support package worth AUD$62 million. Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão, who is also acting Defence Minister, signed the Defence Cooperation Framework with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard ...
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