DILI, 18 april 2024 (TATOLI) – President of the Republic, Jose Ramos Horta sworn in Luis Miguel Lopes de Sousa Sequeira as the New Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste to the Republic of Mozambique.
The swearing in ceremony took place at the Nicolau Lobato Presidential Palace.
Timor-Leste and Mozambique share historical and cultural ties as former Portuguese colonies. The two nations established diplomatic relations in 2002, shortly after Timor-Leste gained independence. They have maintained friendly political relations, expressing mutual support for each other’s development and nation-building efforts. Key areas for continued partnership, including education exchange, justice and legal cooperation, natural resources management, and working together to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
“Timor-Leste is committed to supporting Mozambique’s development and security through special fraternal bonds as Portuguese-speaking nations.
The Appointment of Ambassador Luis Sequeira represents Timor-Leste steadfast commitment to further elevating and strengthening the already robust bilateral cooperation and friendship between the two countries.
Ambassador Luis Sequeira is a highly accomplished Timorese professional with an extensive career in policy analysis, program coordination, capacity building, and institutional strengthening for international organizations such as the Asian Development Bank (ADB), World Bank, and AusAID.
Holding multiple master’s degrees from the Australian National University, including in Diplomacy, International Affairs, and Public Policy, Sequeira has demonstrated a deep commitment to education and professional development.
He has served in various senior roles, including as the Lead Coordinator for ADB’s Technical Assistance to Bee Timor-Leste from 2021 to 2023, Water and Urban Services Policy Analyst and Water Policy Adviser for ADB, Education Attaché for Brazil with Timor-Leste’s Ministry of Education, Senior Public Policy Adviser with the Secretary of State for Institutional Strengthening, National Adviser for Decentralization with the World Bank, and Senior Coordinator and Gender Focal Point with AusAID.
Fluent in Tetum, Portuguese, English, and Bahasa Indonesia, Sequeira has also served in leadership positions in sports organizations.
Ambassador Luis Sequeira will depart for his new posting in Mozambique shortly after the swearing-in ceremony today. He replaced the former ambassador Francisco Miranda Branco.
Journalist: Jose Belarmino de Sa
Editor: Filomeno Martins
