Timor-Leste in NZ

Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste in New Zealand

[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!

[Michael Swain @MichaelSwainNZ]

Thank you, @AmisoCosta! And for all of your hard work establishing the mission here. All credit to my dedicated colleagues in Protocol for enabling that.

[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.

[Cristiano da Costa @AmisoCosta]

Today we made a farewell call to Governor General of NZ, H.E. The Right Hon. Dame Patsy Reddy & Sir David G. @ Goverment House. We have a very friendly ‘n positive talks on the excellent bilateral relations between TL-NZ & the ongoing support of NZ to #TimorLeste’s development.

[Andrew Jacobs 🇪🇺 @Andrew_JacobsEU]

What a pleasure to see so many dolphins today near Atauro!!! Beautiful #TimorLeste @EU_TimorLeste

[Rob Rabel @RobRabelVUW]

@KarimDickie @TimorEmbassyNZ @AmisoCosta Well said, Karim. @AmisoCosta has been an outstanding representative of @TimorEmbassyNZ who filled every room he entered with smiles, grace and wisdom. Cristiano and Cathy will indeed be missed.

[Taur Matan Ruak, Primeiro-Ministro de Timor-Leste @TaurDe]

Key Notes Speech of HE Prime Minister of Timor-Leste H.E. Taur Matan Ruak On the occasion of the 1st Timor-Leste Oil & Gas Summit https://t.co/ZT3Xrpv5yO

[Cristiano da Costa @AmisoCosta]

Very pleased to receive a symbolic but meaningful gift from Commandant of NZ Army Command School - ‘Suai Lines’, Lt. Colonel George Duncan who also served in Suai #TimorLeste during the dark period of 1999-2000. NZ is part of our journey ‘n history.

[Michael Swain @MichaelSwainNZ]

We have brought the diplomatic corps to Hawkes Bay! Warmly welcomed by mana whenua, Ngati Kahungunu, at Te Patu marae. Message to the corps from Iwi Chair Ngahiwi Tomoana: the Maori economy is growing - iwi, and Ngati Kahungunu in particular, are open for business. @MFATgovtNZ

[Cristiano da Costa @AmisoCosta]

Very delighted to attend the ‘Suai Lines’ parade in Waiouru as an official guest of NZ Command School ‘n give few words on behalf of #TimorLeste . 👍 opportunity to meet MAJ GEN Martin Dunne ’n Chief of Staff of NZ Army, MAJ GEN John Boswell at the unveiling of Suai Lines.

[Timor-Leste in NZ @TimorEmbassyNZ]

As the first-resident Ambassador of #TimorLeste to NZmy tour-of-duty in coming to an end, but the mission 2 serve ly country hasn’t finished. I have met and made so many friends over the last 5years. ’It is easy to say welcome but really hard to say goodbye’ to DipCorps family.

[Cristiano da Costa @AmisoCosta]

Today is the DipCorps farewell to Amb. Mario of Cuba @EmbacubaNZ and myself. I have enjoyed my posting in NZ. It is time to return to #TimorLeste. My tour-of-duty in NZ is coming to an end, but my mission to serve my country hasn’t finish. In Aotearoa-NZ we met & say goodbye.

[Cristiano da Costa @AmisoCosta]

Delighted 2 attend the Opening of IPU Regional Seminar on ‘Engaging Parliaments of the PacificRegion in the implementation of UNSC Resolution 1540’. Great introduction and remarks by Speaker of the House of NZ Parliament Rt. Hon @SpeakerTrevor, Rt. Hon @winstonpeters & @saberhc.

[Cristiano da Costa @AmisoCosta]

Very warm welcome and reception hosted by @WgtnCC & @MFATgovtNZ to celebrate 50 Diplomaic Missions in Wellington. Very delighted to attend & stand as Acting Dean of DipCorps and meet w/ Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. @FletcherNZFirst, Mayor @justin_lester. 🙏

[Cristiano da Costa @AmisoCosta]

Congratulations to @KbriWellington for the celebration of the 74th Anniversary of RI Independence Day. It was great to meet NZ Minister of Defense @RonMarkNZF at the event. Thanks 🙏, Hon. Ron Mark, who will lead NZ Delegation to #TimorLeste for the 20th Anniversary of INTERFET!

[Cubacoopera Timor Leste @CubacooperaTl]

Actividad asistencial en el municipio Baucau, #BMCTimorLeste. Atención médica a los veteranos de la lucha independentista de #TimorLeste.👉https://t.co/fTEODRvn0j
#CubaCoopera #CubaPorLaSalud #Cuba #15AñosXMásSalud #VamosPorMás @japortalmiranda @CubacooperaVe @CubacooperaCu

[Karim Dickie @KarimDickie]

Lunchtime visit to the Embassy of Timor-Leste in Wellington today. Always a pleasure to catch-up with Ambassador @AmisoCosta and my good friends @TimorEmbassyNZ.

[Cristiano da Costa @AmisoCosta]

Very delighted 2 attend ASEAN Public Sector Leadership - Networking Event @ VUW, Rutherford House. It was great 2 meet and see #TimorLeste Govt. officials among other officials from ASEAN Countries.🙏 to @siah_ang & other panelists for the wonderful presentations!