In Front Of Jokowi, Ramos Horta: We Are Grateful For Indonesia's Support In Development In Timor Leste

JAKARTA - The President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, Jose Ramos-Horta, expressed his gratitude for Indonesia's support in the development of development in Timor-Leste.

"We are very grateful for Indonesia's support in development in Timor Leste, including in the fields of education and human resources", said Ramos-Horta in a joint press statement at the Bogor Presidential Palace, West Java, Tuesday, July 19.

Ramos-Horta paid a state visit to the Bogor Presidential Palace in West Java, Tuesday, July 19, and was greeted directly by President Joko Widodo (Jokowi).

Ramos said he was grateful that during the meeting, President Jokowi agreed to provide support for strengthening water sources in Timor Leste through the border area.

President Jokowi in his statement conveyed the commitment of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) and companies in Indonesia to participate in development in Timor Leste, including the infrastructure sector.

President Jokowi urged the two countries to immediately complete a bilateral "investment treatment".

President Jokowi said Indonesia's investment value in Timor-Leste currently reaches US$818 million, mainly in the banking, oil and gas, and telecommunications sectors.