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For Timor-Leste president, Asean membership a lifelong dream
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/for-timor-leste-president-asean-membership-a-lifelong-dream PHNOM PENH – It was as a budding diplomat in the 1970s that Mr Jose Ramos-Horta, a man who would go on to win the Nobel Prize for his fight for East Timor’s...
Harvard International Review. Democracy and Development in Timor-Leste: Interview with President José Ramos-Horta
A thoughtful interview by Pranay Varada of the Harvard International Review, covering the history of the struggle for independence, the relevance on ASEAN, the strength of the Nobel Peace Prize, and the lessons Timor-Leste offers the world. Read article
Australia should back East Timor’s LNG dream and head off China
A very sensible view by an experienced Australian diplomat with proven expertise on Timor-Leste, Indonesia and Southeast Asia -- J Ramos-Horta The China card is being played against Australia everywhere in the Pacific. What does the fight over LNG processing in East...
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...
AlJazeera: East Timor’s president to focus on economy, political stability
José Ramos-Horta, who came out of retirement to run for the presidency, explains why he is focusing on the economy and why China is important ‘but not more important’. By Allegra Mendelson Published On 24 May 202224 May 2022 Dili, East Timor – José...
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...
LUSA: Timor-Leste: President Ramos-Horta wants to bolster international bonds
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....
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...
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...
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...