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Dr. Ramos-Horta has fruitful discussions with disaffected
groups, 7 June 2006
Following the successful visits to F-FDTL barracks the Minister
for Defence and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation,
Nobel Peace Laureate Dr. José Ramos-Horta, has embarked
on a round of visits and discussions with disaffected troops.
Dr Ramos-Horta first met with majors Tara and Marcos, and representatives
of the so-called petitioners group, with whom he had fruitful
talks.
Yesterday, Tuesday, June 6, this process continued with talks
in Maubisse with major Alfredo Reinaldo and his group.
Dr Ramos-Horta invited the Special Representative of the Secretary-General
in Timor-Leste, Sukehiro Hasegawa, and other UN officials to be
independent observers at these meetings. Minister Ramos-Horta
appreciates the UN's support and assistance to Timor-Leste at
this critical time.
The Minister left the meetings with a clear understanding of
their intention to be involved in an all-inclusive dialogue to
settle the political differences.
Dr Ramos-Horta also met with the UN Secretary General special
envoy, Ian Martin, and his team, who came here to assist Secretary-General
Koffi Annan in understanding how the UN can best advise and assist
Timor-Leste.
In addition to his activities as Minister for Defence, Dr Ramos-Horta
has continued his engagements in his role as Minister for Foreign
Affairs and Cooperation.
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