Government of Timor-Leste Congratulates Anthony Albanese on His Re-election as Prime Minister of Australia

Presidency of the Council of Ministers

Spokesperson of the Government of Timor-Leste
Ninth Constitutional Government

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May 4th, 2025

Press Release 

Government of Timor-Leste Congratulates Anthony Albanese on His Re-election as Prime Minister of Australia

The Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste warmly congratulates Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on his re-election as the head of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia.

During his first mandate, Prime Minister Albanese played a significant role in strengthening the bilateral relationship between Timor-Leste and Australia, as reflected in enhanced cooperation across various strategic areas and ongoing dialogue on the joint development of resources in the Timor Sea.

The Minister of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, Government Spokesperson and Timor-Leste’s interlocutor in the negotiations on the Greater Sunrise Project, Agio Pereira, stated: “The Government of Timor-Leste looks forward to continuing to work closely with Prime Minister Albanese and his administration to advance our shared goals and further deepen our bilateral relationship.”

Timor-Leste reaffirms its commitment to a partnership grounded in mutual respect, good faith, and the shared desire to promote peace, stability and prosperity in the region, and wishes Prime Minister Anthony Albanese every success in the exercise of his mandate, along with continued progress and wellbeing for the Australian people. END

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