Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Visits East Timor to Strengthen Security and Energy Partnerships
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is visiting East Timor to strengthen security and energy ties. The trip focuses on the Greater Sunrise gas project.
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TLon January 27, 2026, to address the national parliament in his first official trip to the country as leader. During the visit, Anthony Albanesewill meet with President Jose Ramos-Horta jose ramos hortaand Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao xanana gusmaoto discuss a deepening partnership focused on security, energy, and economic resilience. The Prime Minister is expected to reference the historical World War Two cooperation between Timorese and Australian soldiers as a foundation for this modern relationship.
TLon January 27, 2026, to address the national parliament in his first official trip to the country as leader. During the visit, Anthony Albanesewill meet with President Jose Ramos-Horta jose ramos hortaand Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao xanana gusmaoto discuss a deepening partnership focused on security, energy, and economic resilience. The Prime Minister is expected to reference the historical World War Two cooperation between Timorese and Australian soldiers as a foundation for this modern relationship.
