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East Timor–Philippines relations refer to foreign relations between East Timor and the Philippines. The Philippines was actively involved in the United Nations peacekeeping forces in East Timor during its move towards independence. When several nations recognized East Timor's sovereignty, the Philippines began official diplomatic relations between the two governments with the establishment of an embassy in Dili and East Timor established its embassy in Manila. The Philippines has maintained strong ties with the newly born independent country sending peacekeepers to the country since 1999 amid its struggle for independence from Indonesia. ==Relations== In 2008, East Timor and the Philippines signed a three agreements to boost cooperation on marine and fisheries, education and foreign service training. Former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Former East Timorese President Jose Ramos-Horta witnessed the signing of the pacts during their bilateral meeting. The Philippines has pledged increased commerce and trade with East Timor and has also sought to cultivate cultural and educational exchanges.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title= Philippines, East Timor sign three agreements to boost relations )〕 In 2010, when newly elected President Benigno Aquino III sworn in office, Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos Horta expects stronger trade and diplomatic relations with the Philippines under his administration.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title= Stronger trade, diplomatic relations seen between East Timor, Philippines )〕 East Timor Foreign Minister Jose Luis Guterres held bilateral talks with his counterpart Albert del Rosario and met with President Benigno Aquino III during his stay in Manila. The Philippines expressed support to Timor-Leste's ASEAN membership bid. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「East Timor–Philippines relations」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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