Statement by the Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste on Bombing in Jakarta

The Government and the People of Timor-Leste learned with outrage the terrorist attack in Jakarta JW Marriott Hotel and express their profound sympathy and condolences to the relatives and close friends of the victims; and solidarity with the Government and the people of the Republic of Indonesia.

As friends and neighbors, the Government and the People of Timor-Leste offer their unconditional support to the Government and the people of the Republic of Indonesia in their effort to eradicate extremism and terrorism in the archipelago and in the region as a whole.

The Government and the People of Timor-Leste will continue with their extremely limited means to cooperate with neighboring countries in the region and internationally to neutralize the extremist elements whose agenda is to destabilize and undermine our democratic way of life, our freedom and democracy.