MANILA, Philippines: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday welcomed Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta in Malacañang as the two leaders sought to further strengthen the bilateral relations.Ramos-Horta, who is on a four-day state visit to the Philippines, was accorded arrival honors led by Marcos at the Kalayaan Grounds in Malacañang.After the welcome ceremonies, the two leaders proceeded to their meeting and expected to deliver a joint press statement right after.
The Philippines and Timor-Leste formally established their diplomatic relations on May 20, 2002.Timor-Leste joined as an observer during the 42nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit in Indonesia in May.During the summit, Southeast Asian leaders adopted a roadmap for Timor-Leste's full membership, after the conditional approval of its bid to become the regional bloc's 11th member.
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