News:
New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta had an introductory phone call on 6 April, with Timor-Leste Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Minister, Minister Adaljiza Albertina Xavier Reis Magno.
Minister Mahuta emphasised that New Zealand stands ready to further assist Timor-Leste in light of the recent flooding in Timor-Leste and expressed condolences to those affected.
Minister Mahuta and Minister Magno discussed the bilateral relationship, where Timor-Leste is an important bilateral and development partner.
They also discussed both countries COVID-19 pandemic response; the New Zealand Aid Programme; the importance of strong multilateralism and the situation in Myanmar.