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𝐃𝐢𝐥𝐢, 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 - His Excellency Prime Minister Taur Matan Ruak, welcomed the Admiral Admiral John Aquilino, Commander of the Indo-Pacific Command of the United States of America, today at the Government Place in Dili.
Further security and military cooperation to strengthen the enduring partnership between the United States of America and Timor-Leste were discussed in cordial atmosphere.
During his visit, Adm. Aquilino will discuss opportunities to strengthen security cooperation, attend the signing of a State Partnership Program, inaugurate new health infrastructure, and announce new support for the F-FDTL and the joint rehabilitation of Baucau airport. According to the Press release of U.S. Embassy Dili. 𝐄𝐍𝐃