Luanda - The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Téte António, has been in Dili since Thursday, to participate in the celebrations of the 25th anniversary of the People’s Consultation of East Timor.
According to a press release sent to ANGOP, the anniversary, to be celebrated August 30th, marks the turning point in the history of East Timor, and will be marked with several events throughout the country.
The date is celebrated to highlight the crucial role of the Timorese in gaining their independence.
In Dili, celebrations include a solemn session in the national parliament, a special talk show with the participation of the President of the Republic, the Head of Government and the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
It will also feature an official dinner at the Lahane Royal palace, with the presence of several international entities, including former heads of State and Government, as well as government officials and other important personalities.
Angola and East-Timor established bilateral ties in May 2002. Since then, the parties have been developing a series of policies and public consultations, with a view to strengthening cooperation within the scope of mutual interest.
In July, the two countries signed three cooperation agreements, namely visa exemptions for holders of diplomatic and official passports on duty, bilateral political consultations and diplomatic studies.
The agreements were signed as part of the visit to Angola by the Timorese President, José Ramos-Horta.
Angola opened its embassy in Dili this year, and East-Timor is expected to open its embassy in Luanda soon, after handing over, last July, to President Ramos-Horta, the facilities where diplomatic services will operate.
Timor-Leste is a country located on the island of Timor, in Southeast Asia. Its capital is the city of Dili.
The country has a tropical climate and mountainous terrain. It is home to 1.3 million inhabitants, most of them in rural Timorese areas. It was a Portuguese colony until 1975, when it gained its independence.FMA/ART/CF/DOJ
