Minister for Foreign Affairs George Yeo met and hosted lunch in honour of the Timor-Leste Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Zacarias Albano da Costa today. Minister da Costa is currently in Singapore on his first official visit. Minister Yeo and Minister da Costa discussed bilateral relations and reaffirmed the excellent cooperation between the two countries. In addition, Minister da Costa briefed Minister Yeo on the political and economic situation in Timor-Leste, and expressed Timor-Leste's appreciation for Singapore's contributions towards the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT).
Minister da Costa and his delegation visited the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) City Gallery after the lunch hosted by Minister Yeo.
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
13 OCTOBER 2009