Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic–Timor-Leste relations

East Timorese–Sahrawi relations refers to the current and historical relations between Timor-Leste and the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR).

East Timorese–Sahrawi relations

Timor-Leste	Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic

History

The SADR was one of the first states to establish formal diplomatic relations with Timor-Leste, after its independence on 20 May 2002, in part due to the long-time strong ties and the historical parallels between the two national liberation movements, FRETILIN and POLISARIO.

Diplomatic missions

A Sahrawi embassy was opened in Dili in 2010, during Xanana Gusmão's government.

See also

• List of ambassadors of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic to Timor-Leste
• Foreign relations of Timor-Leste
• Foreign relations of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic

References

1. "On the establishment of diplomatic relations between East Timor and the SADR" (in French). ARSO - Association de soutien à un Référendum libre et régulier au Sahara Occidental. Retrieved 2012-08-22.
2. José Ramos-Horta (2005-10-31). "The dignity of the ballot". The Guardian. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
3. "Fourth Committee Approves Five Consensus Texts Reaffirming Inalienable Right to Self-Determination and Independence". United Nations General Assembly. Department of Public Information • News and Media Division • New York. 2011-10-10. Retrieved 2012-03-23. Lisualdo Gaspar, Director of Bilateral Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Timor‑Leste: "In fact, he added, Timor‑Leste had accorded full diplomatic representation to the Embassy of the "Saharawi Republic" in its capital, Dili, in 2010"