The Minister of Foreign Affairs met with Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to Timor-Leste

Minister Zacarias Albano da Costa with Ambassador Christiaan Tanghe

Today 24 Nov 09, the Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Dr. Zacarias Albano da Costa met with H.E. Mr. Christiaan Tanghe, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to Timor-Leste with residence in Jakarta.

Ambassador Tanghe is in Dili to present his credentials to H.E. President Dr. Jose Ramos-Horta

Before the event, Ambassador Christiaan Tanghe made a courtesy call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Zacarias Albano da Costa to present a copy of the Credential letter.

Ambassador Christiaan Tanghe presenting a copy of the Credential letter

Minister Zacarias da Costa warmly welcomed Ambassador Tanghe and exchanged some views on bilateral affairs between Timor-Leste and Belgium since the Foreign Minister’s visit to Belgium in January this year.

The Foreign Minister expressed “Timor-Leste’s gratitude for Belgium’s long standing support for Timor-Leste before and after the independence, especially since 2002 to date”.

Among the points of discussion were the appointment of next Timor-Leste Ambassador to Belgium and European Union and the Training of Timor-Leste junior diplomats in Belgium.

Minister Zacarias Albano da Costa with Ambassador Christiaan Tanghe and
Minsitry of Foreign Affairs' senior staff

Ambassador Tanghe was very pleased to acknowledge Timor-Leste’s interest to enhance the knowledge of its diplomats and to undertake training in Belgium.