Minsk (BelTA) – Belarus and East Timor have established diplomatic relations. The relevant joint communique was signed at the Belarusian Permanent Mission in the UN in New York on 1 October, BelTA learnt from the press service of the Foreign Ministry of Belarus.

The document was signed by Foreign Minister of Belarus Vladimir Makei and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of East Timor Jose Luis Guterres.

The ministers discussed cooperation prospects within international organizations, bilateral economic and humanitarian relations and the need to develop a bilateral contract and legal framework.

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