Press Release – New Zealand Government

Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully will visit Timor-Leste this week to meet President Taur Matan Ruak, Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao and Foreign Minister Jose Luis Guterres.
Hon Murray McCully

Minister of Foreign Affairs

18 September 2012 Media Statement
McCully to visit Timor-Leste

Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully will visit Timor-Leste this week to meet President Taur Matan Ruak, Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao and Foreign Minister Jose Luis Guterres.

“New Zealand has made a significant contribution over the past 12 years to Timor-Leste’s emergence as an independent nation and a valued partner in our region,” Mr McCully says.

“While the International Stabilisation Force and UN Mission will withdraw at the end of the year, New Zealand’s commitment to Timor-Leste’s development and security will continue.

“We are contributing $14.5 million over four years to a community policing programme to support the Timor-Leste National Police as they take over responsibility from the UN-led force.”

During his two-day visit, Mr McCully will sign a three-year, $22 million Strategic Framework for Development, focusing on private sector investment, education and training, security and justice.

He will be accompanied to Timor-Leste by a small business mission.

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