Cristiano da Costa

Former Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste to New Zealand | Previously Vice Minister of Economy and Development

[Cristiano da Costa @AmisoCosta]

Today I have the golden opportunity to get my PFIZER Booster Vaccine at Comoro Health Center in Dili, after double AstraZ in my hometown Baucau, last year. I would like to encourage my friends to get the BOOSTER Vaccine as soon as you can. Stay Safe and Sound throughout 2022.

[Cristiano da Costa @AmisoCosta]

Very pleased to see my first daughter Michelle H. A. Da Costa getting her first Pfizer Vaccine at Timor Adventist International School (TAIS).

[Cristiano da Costa @AmisoCosta]

Very pleased to have my second dose of AstraZeneca vaccine. Hopefully from now on, I can travel freely inside #TimorLeste.

[Cristiano da Costa @AmisoCosta]

Very pleased to have my youngest boy, who was born In Wellington- NZ baptised today in Baucau at St. Anthony Cathedral. Thanks to my colleague Egas da Costa, former Ambassador of #TimorLeste to Holly See (Vatican) and Spouse for accepting to become the Godparents of my Kiwiboy.

[Cristiano da Costa @AmisoCosta]

Very pleased to attend the farewell of Lt. Col. Martin Dransfield, a Kiwi Army friend who served 3 times in #TimorLeste... thanks 🙏 for considering TL as your second home... you deserve our respect and love ... ‘it is easy to say welcome but it’s really hard to say goodbye’...

[Cristiano da Costa @AmisoCosta]

Great to know that WFOUR (W-4) SuperMarket will have its branch soon in my home-town Baucau, located right in front of Pouzada de Baucau, a well-known Baucau Hotel. WELCOME to Baucau!

[Cristiano da Costa @AmisoCosta]

Very pleased to visit Vocational College of Fatumaca in my home-District of Baucau today. I have the privilege to meet Father Locattelli, the founder of the College and my old comrade of struggle of Independence Augusto Gusmao.

[Cristiano da Costa @AmisoCosta]

@ambmarkgilbert Dear colleague Amb. Mark & Madam Nancy, Cathy and I Hope you and your loved ones are all safe and sound. God bless you and all of us in this time of global pandemic. Best wishes, Cristiano

[Cristiano da Costa @AmisoCosta]

@AusAmbDili @dfat Happy Birthday, have a healthy and long life to you both. God Bless you

[Cristiano da Costa @AmisoCosta]

Very delighted to attend Waitangi Day celebration @ NZEmbassy in Dili #TimorLeste.
🙏 for inviting us. It was great to meet Kiwi friends, Ambassadors of: Australia @AusAmbDili, RI 🇮🇩, Malaysia 🇲🇾and so many Alumni of NZscholarship + ELTO students and others. Happy Waitangi Day!

[Cristiano da Costa @AmisoCosta]

Happy New Year from Baucau, #TimorLeste to all friends around the planet, specially in Timor-Leste & Aotearoa-NZ. My family & I, plus close relatives have enjoyed our NY Day at the white sand and warm beach of Baucau, after 5 years (2014-2019) in Wellington. Best wishes to all!

[Cristiano da Costa @AmisoCosta]

After settling down back in #TimorLeste early this month, it was really a privilege for me and my wife to stand as witnesses (padrinhos de casamento) during the official wedding ceremony of my nephew Juvenio and his bride today in Baucau @ Bucoli Catholic Church ⛪️!

[Cristiano da Costa @AmisoCosta]

Very pleased to attend the pre-graduation ceremony of Faculty of Economy @ Univ. of Peace (UNPAZ) today and pay homage to the then Rector and chief founder of UNPAZ my close friend Dr. Lucas da Costa. Best wishes to all who invested their time, energy & resources to this event!

[Cristiano da Costa @AmisoCosta]

Great to know that ‘sexual assiduity’ is now a crime in #TimorLeste. Hopefully Public Service Commission (Commissao Funcao Publica) can now investigate ‘sexual misconducts’ commited by govt. officials within state institutions, including Ministry of ForeignAffairs ‘n Cooperation

[Aupito William Sio, MP @AupitoWSio_MP]

Poor countries must stop contracting global consultancy firms - IMF boss https://t.co/QCc1qCVO2L

[Cristiano da Costa @AmisoCosta]

Very pleased to join relatives for ‘All Souls Day’ in Baucau, taste traditional food prepared especially on ‘Souls Day’.

[Cristiano da Costa @AmisoCosta]

It was a great honour ‘n privilege to stand as Acting Dean of DipCorps @ Inaugural Ceremony of Elected Mayor ‘n Councillors of Wellington City Council during my last day ‘n last event as 1st Resident-Ambassador of #TimorLeste to NZ. It was great to meet Hon. @RonMarkNZF as well!

[Cristiano da Costa @AmisoCosta]

My last visit to @MFATgovtNZ building today, to farewell the Chief of Protocol @MichaelSwainNZ . I recall 5 1/2 years ago, my first visit was done for a courtesy call to former Chief of Protocol Caroline B. 🙏 to Protocol Division for the support given during my posting in NZ.

[Cristiano da Costa @AmisoCosta]

Today I have the opportunity to farewell HE Chris Seed, CE of @MFATgovtNZ and James Waite of SEA Division at MFAT. We have a very friendly and constructive talks on bilateral relations and cooperation between #TimorLeste - New Zealand and NZ prospective role on TL’s development.

[Cristiano da Costa @AmisoCosta]

Really pleased to meet ‘n farewell former Deputy Commander of INTERFET, MAJGEN Martyn Dunne(Ret) and Madam Jenny today at Wellington Club. Friendly retrospective conversation on INTERFET’s role during the dark times of 1999 post-Referendum in #TimorLeste.