POSTED IN Features, National ON May 20, 2012

Timor-Leste inaugurates Taur Matan Ruak as President

Timor-Leste’s newly elected president Taur Matan Ruak has taken office as the nation celebrates 10 years since its restoration of independence....

POSTED IN Features, National ON May 20, 2012

President calls for “sweat and hard work”

President Taur Matan Ruak has called for ‘sweat and hard work’ to lift East Timor out of poverty. Shortly after midnight, the former...

POSTED IN Features, Speeches ON May 20, 2012

Thanksgiving, and a prayer: José Ramos-Horta

Speech by out-going President of the Republic, Jose Ramos-Horta, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate (1996), Dili, 19th May 2012 Pobu Doben, Maun Bot Taur...

POSTED IN Features, International ON May 20, 2012

President of China sends congratulations

Chinese President Hu Jintao on Wednesday congratulated Taur Matan Ruak on his election as new president of Timor-Leste. In his congratulatory...

POSTED IN Features, International ON May 20, 2012

United States President Barak Obama congratulates Timor-Leste

“I congratulate Taur Matan Ruak on his victory in Timor-Leste’s presidential election and the people of Timor-Leste for successfully...