
Overview
Australia and Timor-Leste are close neighbours and partners, with shared history and strong people-to-people links. Australia has been at the forefront of international support for Timor-Leste since its independence on 20 May 2002 when diplomatic relations formally commenced. Australia is Timor-Leste's largest development and security partner.
Key Terms
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste