JAKARTA - The President of the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste (RDTL), Jose Ramos Horta, and the Prime Minister of Timor Leste, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao, received a souvenir in the form of a plaque from the National Border Management Agency (BNPP) RI on the 24th anniversary of the restoration of the independence of RDTL which was held in Dili, Wednesday (20/5/2026).
The handover of this plaque is a confirmation of the role of BNPP RI in strengthening bilateral relations between Indonesia and East Timor.
The souvenir was handed over by Shienny Angelita Laiskodat, Special Staff for Timor Leste who represented BNPP RI in the series of state events.
On that occasion, the Secretary of the BNPP RI, Inspector General of Police. Makhruzi Rahman, was present on behalf of the Minister of Home Affairs as the Head of the BNPP RI. The Secretary of the BNPP RI was also accompanied by the BNPP RI Expert Group Nur Kholis, Head of the BNPP RI Planning and Cooperation Bureau Budi Setyono, and Head of the PLBN Motaain Maria Fatima Rika.
The presence of the BNPP RI delegation is part of the official participation of the Indonesian Government in the momentum of the statehood of Timor Leste, as well as reflecting the strengthening of border diplomacy between the two neighboring countries.
The handover of souvenirs to the President and Prime Minister of Timor Leste is interpreted as a symbol of friendship and mutual respect, considering that Indonesia and Timor Leste have a direct land border.
This momentum also emphasizes the importance of harmonious, stable, and sustainable cross-border cooperation.
As an institution tasked with coordinating border management, BNPP RI manages a number of Border Crossing Posts (PLBN) that connect Indonesia and Timor Leste, including the Motaain PLBN in Belu Regency, the Motamasin PLBN in Malaka Regency, the Wini PLBN, and the Napan PLBN in North Central Timor Regency, East Nusa Tenggara.
Through the momentum of the 24th RDTL Independence Restoration Day, BNPP RI reaffirms its commitment to continue to encourage the management of border areas that are efficient, not only as a gateway to the country, but also as a strategic space for strengthening bilateral relations and the welfare of people in the Indonesian-Timor Leste border area.
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