Foreign relations of East Timor
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East Timor being a new country has begun to intiate foreign relations with the rest of the global community.
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[edit] Relations with specific countries and regions
[edit] Association of Southeast Asian Nations
East Timor is the only country in Southeast Asia that is not a member of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). East Timor also does not hold observer status in the group. However, East Timor has expressed its intention of gaining observer status to ASEAN in July 2002. ASEAN on the other hand has been inviting the small nation to many of ASEAN ministerial meetings as a sign of goodwill.
[edit] Indonesia
Despite the traumatic past, relations with Indonesia are very good. Indonesia is by far the largest trading partner of East Timor. Problems to be solved include, East Timor-Indonesia Boundary Committee meetings to survey and delimit land boundary; and Indonesia seeking resolution of East Timorese refugees in Indonesia.
[edit] Philippines
Being the only two predominantly Christian nations in Asia, relations with the Philippines became very positive as soon as East Timor was multilaterally recognized as an independent state. The two countries are now engaged in a growing commercial relationship, as well as cultural and educational exchanges.
[edit] United States of America
Diplomatic representation in the US:
chief of mission: Ambassador Jose GUTERRES
chancery: 4201 Connecticut Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20008
telephone: +1 202 966 3202
fax: +1 202 966 3205
email: embtlusa@comcast.net
Diplomatic representation from the US:
chief of mission: Ambassador Grover Joseph REES
chancery: Vila 10, Avenida Dr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, Farol, Dili, Timor Leste
telephone: +670 332 4684
fax: +670 331 3206
[edit] Participation in international organizations
The country is involved in ASEAN, IBRD, IMF, UN, Non Aligned Movement, and the CPLP.
[edit] International disputes
East Timor-Indonesia Boundary Committee meets to survey and delimit land boundary; Indonesia seeks resolution of East Timorese refugees in Indonesia; Australia, East Timor, and Indonesia are working to resolve maritime boundary and sharing of seabed resources in the Timor Gap.
