Ramos-Horta urges closer cooperation to keep China out of picture

Former Timor-Leste president Jose Ramos-Horta

Former Timor-Leste president Jose Ramos-Horta Source: AAP

The former president of Timor-Leste has criticised Australia's foreign aid to, and relationship with, its island neighbour.


Jose Ramos-Horta says the two countries need to elevate their partnership or Timor-Leste and other Pacific nations in similar situations -- will look more to China.


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