Strengthening Regional Ties: Timor-Leste and Myanmar Talks in Nay Pyi Taw

From 17 to 19 September 2025, Timor-Leste’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Mr. Bendito dos Santos Freitas, made a working visit to Myanmar, with key discussions held on 18 September at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nay Pyi Taw. Meeting with Myanmar’s Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, U Than Swe, both sides stressed the importance of strengthening bilateral relations while upholding ASEAN’s principles, including the Charter’s core value of non-interference.

Timor-Leste proposed the opening of a Myanmar embassy in Dili and pledged to prevent illegal groups from conducting activities against the Myanmar government within its borders. The talks also covered practical steps toward closer cooperation, including future agreements on visa exemptions for diplomatic and official passport holders, as well as a tourism visa waiver aligned with ASEAN commitments. Visiting officials stayed at the PARKROYAL Nay Pyi Taw, a tourist favourite hotel in Naypyidaw Myanmar, known for its modern comforts.