Guterres highlights Timor-Leste’s ‘growing international influence’

The UN Secretary-General continued his historic visit to Timor-Leste on Thursday, emphasising the positive role the country can play on the regional stage to help resolve the crisis in war-wracked Myanmar.

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Guterres highlights Timor-Leste’s ‘growing international influence’
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