Government condolences Kofi Annan death

MIL OSI-C. Melanesia: East Timor Portuguese to English –

The presidency of the Council of Ministers

VIII Constitutional Government

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Press release

It was with deep consternation and sadness that the Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste received the news of the death of the Lord Kofi Annan, former Secretary-General of the Organization of the United Nations.

Throughout his life, Kofi Annan distinguished himself as a committed and determined advocate of peace and international dialogue, contributing with their action to the end of the multiple conflicts that have threatened international peace and security.

The memory of Kofi Annan will forever be tied to the history of East Timor as it has worked tirelessly for the international recognition of the right of self-determination of our People and, following the popular consultation that determined the independence of our Nation, laid the foundations on which the construction of the present Timorese State is based.

For the Timorese People, the death of Kofi Annan represents the loss of a friend whom, in large measure, also owes its freedom and sovereignty. For this reason, the memory of Kofi Annan will forever be engraved in the hearts of the Timorese.

The Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste thus associates with all those who feel the loss of Kofi Annan and presents, on behalf of and for the entire Timorese People, their heartfelt condolences to the United Nations in the Your Excellency, Your Excellency, the Secretary-General, respectfully requesting that they also be presented to the family of Kofi Annan, the Government and the People of Ghana. END

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