DILI, 02 december 2022 (TATOLI) – The Council of Ministers approved a deliberation project, requesting the President of the Republic, José Ramos Horta, to attribute the Order of Timor-Leste to the former Australian Ambassador to Timor-Leste, Peter Roberts.
Roberts was appointed Australia’s Ambassador to Timor-Leste in january 2018, replacing his predecessor, Peter Doyle.
His three-year diplomatic mission ended in december 2021 and was replaced by his successor, the current Ambassador Bill Costello. Roberts returned to Australia on december 29, 2021.
During his diplomatic mission in Timor-Leste, Roberts made a very significant contribution, especially with the consolidation of bilateral ties between Australia and Timor-Leste.
Roberts supported Timor-Leste with the implementation of Australia’s Covid-19 assistance program, including the provision of Covid-19 vaccines.
He also made a significant intervention in providing support to the victims of the April floods, in 2021.
In terms of human resource development, in july 2021, Roberts and the Secretary of State for Vocational Training and Employment (SEFOPE), Alarico de Rosario established the National Office of Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) in Timor-Leste to provide training to Timorese youth.
Journalist: Filomeno Martins
Editor: Nelia Borges
