S. Korea, Timor-Leste agree to deepen ties

President Lee Jae Myung met with Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta in Seoul on Friday, with the two leaders agreeing to deepen bilateral cooperation in economic development, security and other areas. The summit at Cheong Wa Dae marked the first official visit by a Timor-Leste president since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 2002. Welcoming Ramos-Horta, Lee highlighted the two countries' shared experiences of overcoming historical adversity and defending peace and democr