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| Embassy of the United States, Dili | |
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| Location | Dili, East Timor |
| Address | Avenida de Portugal, Praia dos Coqueiros, Dili, Timor-Leste |
| Coordinates | 8°32′46″S125°33′0″E / 8.54611°S 125.55000°E |
| Website | https://tl.usembassy.gov |
The Embassy of the United States in Dili is the diplomatic mission of the United States in Timor-Leste.
Prior to 2002, the United States had limited engagement with the region. Timor-Leste, previously known as East Timor, was recognized by the United States on May 20, 2002, coinciding with its formal independence from Indonesian sovereignty. The U.S. Embassy in Dili was officially established on the day of Timor-Leste's independence, with Chargé d'Affaires Shari Villarosa leading the initial diplomatic efforts. Grover Rees III was appointed as the first U.S. Ambassador to Timor-Leste, presenting his credentials on December 10, 2002. [1] [2]
Under the auspices of the U.S. Embassy, Task Force Oceania members collaborate with various agencies in Timor-Leste to strengthen partner relationships and capacity building, including conducting various military exercises and training. [3] [4]
Dili is the capital and largest city of East Timor. It lies on the northern coast of the island of Timor, in a small area of flat land hemmed in by mountains. The climate is tropical, with distinct wet and dry seasons. The city has served as the economic hub and chief port of what is now East Timor since its designation as the capital of Portuguese Timor in 1769. It also serves as the capital of the Dili Municipality, which includes some rural subdivisions in addition to the urban ones which make up the city itself. Dili's growing population is relatively youthful, being mostly of working age. The local language is Tetum, however residents include many internal migrants from other areas of the country.
After the referendum on independence on 30 August 1999, East Timor became an independent nation on 20 May 2002 and began initiating diplomatic relations with the rest of the global community.
Baucau Airport, formerly Cakung Airport, is an unattended and mostly unused airport near Baucau, East Timor. It is the largest airport in East Timor, and has a much longer runway than Dili's Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport, long enough to handle large commercial airliners.
East Timor–United States relations refer to the bilateral relations between East Timor and the United States.
Sierra Leone – United States relations are bilateral relations between Sierra Leone and the United States.
The accession of East Timor to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is a process that started following the independence of the country in 2002 when its leaders stated that it had made a "strategic decision" to become a member state of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the future. The country officially applied for membership in 2011.
Bilateral relations exist between Australia and East Timor. Both countries are near neighbors with close political and trade ties. East Timor, the youngest and one of the poorest countries in Asia, lies about 610 kilometres northwest of the Australian city of Darwin and Australia has played a prominent role in the young republic's history.
East Timor–Portugal relations are foreign relations between Portugal and East Timor. Timor Leste has an embassy in Lisbon whilst Portugal has an embassy in Dili. East Timor was a colony of Portugal for over 400 years. Both countries belong to the Community of Portuguese Language Countries.
China-East Timor relations were established following East Timor's independence on May 20, 2002. However, China had established a representative office in Dili in 2000, when was still under United Nations administration.
East Timor–Sahrawi Republic relations refers to the current and historical relations between the East Timor and the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR).
The Embassy of the United States to Bahrain is the diplomatic mission of the United States in Bahrain. The building is located in Zinj, a district of the capital, Manama. The post of U.S. Ambassador to Bahrain is currently held by Steven C. Bondy.
Brazil–East Timor relations are the bilateral relations between Brazil and Timor-Leste. Brazil has an embassy in Dili and East Timor has its own only South American embassy in Brasilia. Both countries are members of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries. Due to their shared history as a Portuguese colony, Brazil and Timor-Leste have had formal relations since before Timor-Leste became an independent state in 2002. The predominant avenues for their relations are via economic capacity building programs provided by Brazil in Timor-Leste and as a part of both countries participation in the Community of Portuguese Language Countries. Brazil has been supportive of Timor-Leste's development as an independent democracy, and the two have cooperated on programs as diverse as technological training programs, Portuguese language instruction, and football.
East Timor–India relations are the international relations that exist between East Timor and India. The Embassy of India in Jakarta, Indonesia is concurrently accredited to East Timor. East Timor has no diplomatic representation in India. On 7 September 2023, India has announced to open an embassy in Dili.
East Timor–Mexico relations are the diplomatic relations between the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste and the United Mexican States. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
East Timor–Kosovo relations refer to the bilateral relations between East Timor and Kosovo.
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