"Australia has six broad security interests in Timor-Leste. First; that no foreign military bases be established in Timor-Leste. Second; that Timor-Leste maintains mutually beneficial relations with Indonesia. Third; that the treaties and agreements regulating exploitation of the shared Timor Sea resources be honoured. Fourth; that adequate provision be made for the secuirty of the off-shore resources in the Timor Sea. Fifth; that Timor-Leste become an effective partner in maintaining regional security, including the fight against transnational crime and terrorism. And finally; that Tmor-Leste implements the full range of bio-security control measures relating to humans, animals and plant life. How significant are these interests and what effect and priority should they have on Australian policy?" -- p. 1-2
Analysis
Diplomatic relations
East Timor
Offshore oil and gas
Political conditions
Political dissent
Political violence
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"November 07"
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