DILI,22 april 2022 (TATOLI)- Spokesperson for the United States Department of State, Edward Price, on Friday congratulated Ramos Horta after being elected as the fifth President of the Republic Democratic of Timor-Leste.
“We congratulate President-elect José Ramos-Horta on his election as Timor-Leste’s next president. “look forward to working with President-elect Ramos-Horta to strengthen the enduring partnership between the United States and Timor-Leste,”
Price offered best wishes and said, Timor-Leste and U.S has partnership that shared common values and interests:”our partnership has delivered opportunities to improve the livelihoods of the Timorese people through economic development, public health, security cooperation, and educational exchanges and training,” said Edward Price in a statment released from the U.S Embassy in Dili, Timor-Leste.
“We commend Timorese authorities, including the Technical Secretariat for Electoral Administration and the National Elections Commission, for administering a free, fair, and transparent election and the hundreds of thousands of Timorese voters who cast their ballots peacefully.” said Price
Mr.Price considered Timor-Leste’s election serves as an inspiration for democracy in Southeast Asia, the Indo-Pacific region, and the world.
“This achievement represents another milestone in Timor-Leste’s tremendous work to build and strengthen its robust, vibrant democracy over its nearly 20-year history as an independent nation.” he said.
Journalist : Camilio de Sousa
Editor : Nelia Borges
