Anthony Albanese talks with Timor-Leste leadership as he flies to Indonesia for official visit

Ahead of Jakarta trip, PM flagged push for deeper ties with neighbours while recognising the challenges' of China's involvement in region

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Anthony Albanese had what officials characterised as a warm and positive" conversation with Timor-Leste leader Jose Ramos Horta en route to Jakarta on Sunday.

Ramos Horta congratulated Albanese on his recent election victory, and the prime minister pledged closer cooperation on the climate transition and said Australia would support the development of East Timor.