Wednesday, 11 November 2009

Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to Timor-Leste is in Dili


Minister Zacarias da Costa with Ambassador Noel Noa Lehoko
and Senior Staff from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs


Today 11 November 2009, H.E. Dr. Zacarias Albano da Costa Minister of Foreign Affairs met with H.E. Mr. Noel Noa Lehoko Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to Timor-Leste with residence in Jakarta.

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

Ambassador Lehoko’s courtesy call on the Foreign Minister was to follow up on bilateral issues arise from H.E. Minister Zacarias’ visit to South Africa in August this year.
Minister Zacarias da Costa with Ambassador Noel Noa Lehoko

The issues discussed are within the Framework Agreement on Technical Cooperation between Timor-Leste and South Africa, including the reciprocal establishment of embassies in Pretoria and Dili.
Minister Zacarias da Costa with Ambassador Noel Noa Lehoko