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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, left, shakes hands with East Timorese President Francisco Guterres

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, left, shakes hands with East Timorese President Francisco Guterres Source: AP

One of the world’s youngest countries, Timor-Leste is commemorating 20 years since its people voted for independence. Prime Minister Scott Morrison travelled to the island nation to mark the occasion, taking the opportunity to make a significant announcement with East Timorese officials.

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One of the world’s youngest countries, Timor-Leste is commemorating 20 years since its people voted for independence. Prime Minister Scott Morrison travelled to the island nation to mark the occasion, taking the opportunity to make a significant announcement with East Timorese officials.

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