International Relations
Political situation in Myanmar and the effects on Bayingyi villages
The following Report was received by President Ramos-Horta on 4 June, 2022: Since the military coup of February 1, 2021 in Myanmar, .thousands of civilians have been killed and detained by the military; at least 12,417 civilian houses have been burned, at 296...
Sky News: President Rules Out Security Pact With China
In recent meetings, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and President Ramos-Horta discussed and signed agreements on issues including health care, infrastructure, and economic co-operation. President Ramos-Horta ruled out a security agreement with China, saying "We do...
Unlocking Leaders Podcast Series: José Ramos-Horta: We’ve Been a Loyal Neighbor of Indonesia, ASEAN
Unlocking Podcast 06 | We’ve Been a Loyal Neighbor of Indonesia, ASEAN | Timor Leste’s President HE DR José Ramos-Horta.
President Meets with United States Representatives
Chargé d’Affaires of the US Embassy in Timor-Leste Thomas Daley was joined by USAID Mission Director in Timor-Leste Zema Samunegus, in a meeting with President Ramos-Horta at the Presidential Palace Nicolau Lobato, June 3, 2022. The US representatives affirmed the...
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Meets with President Ramos-Horta
President José Ramos-Horta meets with Chinese Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Wang Yi to discuss Timor-Leste - China bilateral relations. China Is one of Timor-Leste's main development partners, while Australia remains an outsize bilateral aid...
The Age: ‘In their strategic interest’: Ramos-Horta calls on Australia to spend big in East Timor
Singapore: New East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta wants Australia to back a major infrastructure drive in south-east Asia’s newest nation, saying it’s in the new government’s strategic interest to retain a “pro-Australia, pro-Western values” near neighbour. In...
Muslim Council of Elders: Video, Ramos-Horta on Document on Human Fraternity
The Muslim Council of Elders released a video today on Timor-Leste's adoption of the Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together. Timor-Leste has become the first nation in the world to formally adopt the document.
Emirates News: East Timor adopts Document on Human Fraternity as national document
DILI, 21st May, 2022 (WAM) -- José Ramos-Horta, President of East Timor, expressed his happiness at the decision made by his country’s parliament to adopt the Document on Human Fraternity as a national document and its integration into the school curriculum. In his...
Congratulatory Letters from Around the World
President Ramos-Horta received letters from leaders from around the world prior to his inauguration, congratulating him on assuming the Presidency, and congratulating Timor-Leste on the twentieth anniversary of the restoration of independence. To view the...
UN Secretary General Extends Warm Congratulations to New Timor-Leste President
The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, congratulated the Timorese people on the celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Restoration of Independence Day and the Inauguration of the new President Jose Ramos Horta. Guterres delivered his messages of...
Congratulatory Letter from Singapore President Halimah Yacob
President Halimah Yacob has written to Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Timor-Leste’s Independence Day on 20 May 2022. The text of the letter is appended. 20 May 2022His Excellency Jose...
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....
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...
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...