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Timor-Leste Government reaffirms full support for Australian
and NZ troops, 27 October 2006
The Timor-Leste Government has today reaffirmed its total support
for the work being done by Australian and New Zealand troops in
helping to restore law and order in the country.
First Deputy Prime Minister Estanislau da Silva said the Government
deeply appreciated the efforts the Joint Task Force was making
to help bring peace and security to the community.
"These soldiers are completely neutral and are conducting
themselves professionally under very difficult circumstances,"
Mr da Silva said.
"It is important to remember they were invited here by the
President of the Republic Xanana Gusmao; the President of the
Parliament of East Timor Mr. Francisco Guterres "Lu-Olo";
and the Prime Minister of the I Constitutional Government of Timor
Leste Dr Mari Alkatiri. All three pillars of State invited these
soldiers to Timor-Leste.
"The Security Council of the United Nations passed a resolution
setting up the new UNMIT Mission to Timor-Leste and this includes
UNPOL and JTF631. They work cooperatively side-by-side and command
each other's respect."
There are 1000 Australians and 110 New Zealanders in Joint Task
Force 631 (JTF631).
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