Visit to Timor-Leste

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will travel to Dili, Timor-Leste for an official visit from 28 to 29 January 2026 to meet His Excellency President Dr José Ramos-Horta and His Excellency Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão.

Australia and Timor-Leste share a strong partnership, spanning security cooperation, economic development, health, education and community ties.

While in Dili, leaders will discuss opportunities to further strengthen the relationship and to promote a peaceful, stable and prosperous region.

Prime Minister Albanese will also address the National Parliament of Timor-Leste.

This will be Prime Minister Albanese's first visit to Timor-Leste as Prime Minister.

Quotes attributable to Prime Minister Albanese

"I look forward to meeting with President Ramos-Horta and Prime Minister Gusmão and am honoured to have been invited to address the Timorese National Parliament.

"There is a deep reservoir of respect, friendship and solidarity between the Timorese and Australian people.

"These connections are deeply personal, forged through shared experiences during the Second World War, the Timorese struggle for independence, and the vibrant Timorese diaspora in Australia.

"Timor-Leste's recent accession to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is an historic achievement that reflects our shared commitment to regional cooperation."

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles will be Acting Prime Minister until the Prime Minister's return from overseas.