09 August 2012

USGov: New Government in Timor-Leste

East Timor Legal News 09/08/2012 Source: US Government Press Statement Patrick Ventrell
Acting Deputy Spokesperson, Office of Press Relations Washington, DC August 8, 2012 - The United States welcomes the formation of the Fifth Constitutional Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste under the leadership of Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao. We congratulate the people of Timor-Leste on the three sets of free, fair, and peaceful elections held this year.

As Timor-Leste commences its second decade of independence, the United States looks forward to further strengthening our close partnership with all Timorese and to working with Prime Minister Gusmao's government as we pursue our shared goals of development and prosperity for all the people of Timor-Leste. PRN: 2012/1284

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