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The Future of East Timor12 October 2006 Dr Jose Ramos-Horta Prime Minister, Timor-Leste
In his first visit to Australia as Prime Minister of Timor-Leste, Dr Jose Ramos-Horta discusses the current political situation in his country. Dr Ramos-Horta, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and accomplished diplomat, was handed one of the biggest challenges of his life on 10 July 2006, he became Timor-Leste’s second Prime Minister. He came to the position amid high expectations that he restore political stability, reconstitute the security forces, promote development, eradicate corruption and revive public faith in the country’s fledgling democracy. Although conditions remain bleak, he is widely viewed as the best person for promoting reconciliation and restoring hope. In accepting the difficult task of Prime Minister, he put aside personal ambition by withdrawing from the shortlist of candidates for the United Nations Secretary-General. This lecture was presented by the Asia-Pacific College of Diplomacy, ANU College of Asia and the Pacific. Broad Topics: Arts and Social Sciences, Asia and the Pacific Sub-topics: Biological Sciences, Law, Justice & Law Enforcement, Policy & Political Science, Society & Culture 
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