Q&A: East Timor’s President Ramos-Horta on diplomacy, Gaza, and the West
Summary
East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta talked about the country's history since Indonesia's invasion in 1975. Ramos-Horta played a key role in advocating for East Timor's independence during his years in exile. The country achieved independence in 2002 and recently joined ASEAN, but it still faces economic struggles.Key Facts
- East Timor was invaded by Indonesia on December 7, 1975.
- Jose Ramos-Horta was East Timor's foreign minister at the time of the invasion.
- Ramos-Horta advocated for East Timor's independence internationally while in exile.
- He shared a Nobel Peace Prize in 1996 with Bishop Carlos Belo for their efforts in promoting peace.
- East Timor became fully independent in 2002 after a UN-sponsored referendum in 1999.
- The country recently became the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
- East Timor remains one of Southeast Asia’s poorest nations.
- Ramos-Horta discussed future hopes for economic development through trade and gas field projects.
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