The Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste in New Delhi has expressed its distinct honour at the widespread recognition Timor-Leste received in India, following extensive media coverage across 161 Indian news channels.
The coverage prominently highlighted the reception held in Dili on 30 January 2026 to commemorate the 77th Republic Day of India. The event, organised in the capital city of Timor-Leste, drew significant attention from Indian media outlets operating across various states, as well as channels with international outreach.
According to the Embassy, a substantial audience across India viewed and read the news reports, while also attentively listening to the address delivered by the President of Timor-Leste, His Excellency [Name], underscoring the growing visibility of Timor-Leste in India and the strengthening of bilateral ties between the two nations.
The Embassy further noted that the extensive media engagement reflects the deepening interest of the Indian public in Timor-Leste and its diplomatic and cultural relations with India.