Taur Matan Ruak, East Timor's new president, was sworn in today, on the eve of the celebration of 10 years of independence since the UN transition from Indonesian rule. CJITL shared his inaugural speech [Tet], in which he emphasized the need to diversify the country's oil-dependent economy.
East Timor: New President takes office
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| Português | · Timor Leste: Novo Presidente Toma Posse |
| Français | · Timor Oriental : Le nouveau président prend ses fonctions |
| Ελληνικά | · Ανατολικό Τιμόρ: Αναλαμβάνει καθήκοντα ο νέος πρόεδρος |
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