East Timorese–Sahrawi relations refers to the current and historical relations between Timor-Leste and the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR).
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, 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" during Xanana Gusmão's government.
See also Foreign relations of Timor-Leste Foreign relations of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic List of ambassadors of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic to Timor-Leste International recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
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