DILI, 19 february 2024 (TATOLI) – The non-resident Ambassadors from eleven countries present their Credentials to the President of the Republic Jose Ramos- Horta, at an official ceremony that took place at the Nicolau Lobato Presidential Palace.
The presidential ceremony formalizes diplomatic ties between Timor-Leste and the following nations: the Arab Republic of Egypt, Canada, Denmark, the Hellenic Republic (Greece), the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Kingdom of Cambodia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, Republic of South Africa and Sweden.
As an independent sovereign state, strengthening friendships and cooperation globally and regionally is imperative for Timor-Leste. The establishment of these new diplomatic channels paved the way for enhanced political, economic, social, and cultural collaboration for the mutual benefit of all countries involved.
The following are the non-resident Ambassadors from eleven countries that present their credentials:
- Yasser Hassan Farag Elshemy, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Arab Republic of Egypt residing in Jakarta – Indonesia;
- Jess Dutton, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Canada residing in Jakarta – Indonesia;
- Sten Frimodt Nielsen, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Denmark, residing in Jakarta – Indonesia;
- Georgios Dogoritis, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Hellenic Republic (Greece) residing in Singapore;
- Mohammad Boroujerdi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran residing in Jakarta – Indonesia;
- Ameer Khurram Rathore, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan residing in Jakarta – Indonesia.
- Tean Samnang, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Cambodia residing in Jakarta – Indonesia.
- Khamfeuang Phanthaxay, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic residing in Jakarta – Indonesia.
- Nor Eddine Benfreha, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria residing in Canberra – Australia.
- Mpetjane Kgaogelo Lekgoro, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of South Africa residing in Jakarta – Indonesia.
- Daniel Blockert, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Sweden residing in Jakarta – Indonesia.
The ceremony highlights Timor-Leste’s growing international profile and further development of diplomatic relations with nations around the world since restoring independence in 2002.
Journalist: Jose Belarmino de Sa
Editor: Filomeno Martins
