“IN VICTORY BE MAGNANIMOUS, NEVER SEEK TO HUMILIATE THE ADVERSARY; IF HE IS ON HIS KNEES HOLD HIS HANDS, PLEAD WITH HIM TO RISE UP. WALK HALFWAY AND MEET THE VANQUISHED ONES; EMBRACE THEM, INVITE THEM TO JOIN IN A NEW ENTERPRISE OF PEACE, A NEW FUTURE FOR ALL. THIS HAS BEEN MY BELIEF AND IN MANY WAYS THIS HAS BEEN OUR PRACTICE SINCE INDEPENDENCE.”

 

JOSÉ RAMOS-HORTA

PRESIDENT, TIMOR-LESTE

On 21 April, 2022, in a landslide election victory, Dr. José Ramos-Horta was elected President of Timor-Leste for a second term. He had previously served as Senior Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs (2002 – 2006), Prime Minister (2006 – 2007), and President (2007-2012).  Dr. Ramos-Horta was sworn into office on May 19 and assumed office on 20 May, 2022, the 20th anniversary of Timor-Leste’s restoration of independence.

 
ABOUT

A founding father of the first new democracy of the millennium.

In exile for 24 years, he was the lone voice of his people, the people of Timor-Leste (East Timor) as they suffered one of the most brutal occupations of the last century. After leading his country to independence, he served as the President of the century’s newest democracy.

 

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President Ramos-Horta Honored at Global Baku Forum

President Ramos-Horta Honored at Global Baku Forum

Gallery Text of Speech The 10th edition of the Global Baku Forum was held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from Mach 9-12. The Forum brought together over 300 participants, including current and former heads of state and government, Nobel laureates, international organizations,...

Muslim Council of Elders 2022 issues report on its achievements in 2022

Muslim Council of Elders 2022 issues report on its achievements in 2022

The Muslim Council of Elders highlighted its efforts in promoting human fraternity in a report wherein it reviewed the achievements made during 2022. The report shed light on the ‘Document on Human Fraternity’ which was co-signed in 2019 by His Eminence Dr. Ahmed...

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IMAGES OF TIMOR-LESTE

Timor-Leste in

pictures

See his home through his eyes; the island that was once the scene of mass executions, torture centers and atrocities, enjoying the dividends of peace today.

INTERNATIONAL PEACE BUILDING

Taking peace building to the world.

Through high level missions for the UN Secretary General and other international peace building and diplomatic efforts, Ramos-Horta shares the wisdom of experience to make a better world.