The diplomatic ties between India and Timor Leste have been robust, and this meeting held particular importance following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent announcement about the establishment of an Indian Embassy in Dili, the capital of Timor Leste.
Singh paid an official visit to Timor-Leste from September 30- October 2, 2023, the first ministerial-level visit from India to Timor-Leste since 2018.