The Timorese president, José Ramos-Horta, said on Thursday that a strengthening of Timor-Leste’s international relations with neighbouring countries, in the framework of ASEAN and with China, asking for more support from the United States would be good for...
Reuters: East Timor’s new president pledges stronger ties with China
DILI, May 20 (Reuters) - East Timorese independence figure and Nobel laureate Jose Ramos-Horta was inaugurated as the country's fifth president on Friday, pledging to dedicate his time in office to strengthen national unity and forge closer relations with China....
May 20: President Ramos-Horta Address to Parliament
On May 20, 2022, newly elected President José Ramos-Horta addressed the Parliament of Timor-Leste. The President addressed the challenges of building a pluralistic democracy after decades of violence under the occupation. The Constitution, he says, lays the foundation for the evolving State, and for peace in the nation.
Ch7 News (Aus): Ramos-Horta becomes East Timor president
Former East Timor independence fighter and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Jose Ramos-Horta has been sworn in as president as the country marks its 20th anniversary of independence. Crowds cheered as he then travelled by motorcade to parliament, where a ceremony kicked off...
May 20: President of Portugal Address to Timor-Leste Parliament
The President of Portugal, Mr. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, addressed the Parliament of Timor-Leste today, on the 20th anniversary of the Restoration of Timor-Leste's independence. Addressing President Ramos-Horta, President de Sousa said that it was an honor to be...
Ramos-Horta Sworn Into Office, 19 May 2020
On 19 May, 2020, Nobel Peace Prize laureate José Ramos-Horta was sworn into the office of President, Timor-Leste. In his inaugural speech, delivered in four languages, the newly sworn in President called for national unity between rival parties, saying that he would...
Muslim Council of Elders: Republic of East Timor to adopt Document on Human Fraternity as national document
The newly elected President of East Timor, Dr. José Ramos-Horta has announced his country’s adoption of the Document on Human Fraternity as a national document, set to be implemented in educational and cultural institutions in the southeast Asian nation. President...
Al-Jazeera: Nobel winner Jose Ramos-Horta sworn in as East Timor president
Former independence fighter and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Jose Ramos-Horta was sworn in as president of East Timor ahead of celebrations marking the 20th anniversary of independence for Asia’s youngest country. Crowds cheered late Thursday night as Ramos-Horta...
Ramos-Horta Inaugural Speech: English Text
Excelências, Presidente do Parlamento Nacional; Primeiro-Ministro; Presidente do Tribunal de Recurso; Procurador Geral da República; Excelências, Presidente de Portugal, Prof. Dr. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa; Governador-Geral da Austrália, David Hurley; Primeiro-Ministro...
Xinhua: Ramos-Horta sworn in for 2nd time as Timor Leste president
JAKARTA, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Nobel Peace Prize laureate Jose Ramos-Horta was inaugurated and sworn in early Friday morning as the president of Timor Leste for the period of 2022 to 2027, making it the second time for him to lead Southeast Asia's youngest nation....
AlJazeera: Indian climate activist, 10, invited to East Timor inauguration
Licypriya Kangujam to attend Nobel laureate José Ramos-Horta’s presidential oath-taking as a special guest of honour. By Bilal Kuchay Published On 19 May 202219 May 2022 Among the people attending the inauguration ceremony of East Timor’s new...
Dozens of Countries to be Represented in Timor-Leste Celebrations
Delegations from dozens of countries, at the level of heads of state, government officials or official representatives, are visiting East Timor for the inauguration of the elected president, José Ramos-Horta, and the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the...
US Secretary of State on 20th Anniversary of Restoration of Independence
On behalf of the United States of America, I would like to extend congratulations on the 20th anniversary of Timor-Leste’s Restoration of Independence. The Timorese people have much to be proud of in their nation’s young history, ensuring remarkable levels of...
President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to Inauguration
President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency José Ramos-Horta and to Attend Ceremonies Commemorating the Twentieth Anniversary of the Restoration of Independence MAY...
UCAN: Timor-Leste adopts papal document on human fraternity
(UNION OF CATHOLIC ASIAN NEWS) Catholic-majority Timor-Leste will be the first country in the world to adopt a papal-endorsed document promoting peace and harmony between Christians and Muslims. All 60 parliamentarians at the plenary session on May 12 agreed...
Xi congratulates Jose Ramos-Horta on election as Timor-Leste’s president
BEIJING, May 3 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday sent a congratulatory message to Jose Ramos-Horta on his election as Timor-Leste's president. In his message, Xi pointed out that over the past 20 years since China and Timor-Leste established...