U.S. Embassy Dili Charge d’Affaires Bruce Begnell met with President Ramos-Horta on August 19, 2025, at the Presidential Palace. The meeting was described as productive.
According to the embassy, both parties expressed interest in continuing to strengthen the partnership between the United States and Timor-Leste and working together for a prosperous future. Further details about the meeting can be found on the embassy's official Facebook page.