DILI, 14 March 2025 (TATOLI) – The President Jose Ramos Horta extended his warmest congratulations to the newly elected Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney.
Prime Minister Carney’s distinguished career as an economist and public servant, including tenure as Governor of both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, as well as his role as the United Nations Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance, reflects his unwavering commitment to addressing complex global challenges.
In a congratulatory letter addressed to The Right Honourable Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, on March 11th, 2025, President Ramos-Horta stated, “I would like to extend my warmest congratulations on Your Excellency’s recent election as Prime Minister of Canada, a testament to the trust and confidence of the Canadian people in your leadership during this pivotal moment in global affairs.”
Horta emphasized the strong foundation of friendship between Timor-Leste and Canada, stating, “We deeply appreciate Canada’s continued support for our country, particularly in our process of integration as a full Member State of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and our broader engagement with the international community. We reiterate our commitment to further strengthening the ties between our nations by promoting collaborative initiatives in areas of mutual interest, including economic development, education, and multilateral cooperation.”
Canada and Timor-Leste have shared a relationship of friendship and cooperation based on common values of peace, democracy, human rights, and sustainable development.
The President concluded his message with best wishes for the Prime Minister’s success in fulfilling his important duties and bringing prosperity to the Canadian people.
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