H.E. The Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Zacarias Albano da Costa was distinguished by the Angeles University Foundation

On March the 19, H.E. The Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Zacarias Albano da Costa was distinguished in Philippines by the Angeles University Foundation with the University Medal of Honor.

H.E. The Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Zacarias Albano da Costa

Following is the citation :

CITATION

In recognition of his courage and deep sense of nationalism exemplified by his active involvement in the National Council of Timorese Resistance( CNRT)Political Committee that led to the liberation of Timor-Leste from foreign occupation in 1999, and in commendation of his staunch advocacy of freedom and democracy when he served as Timor-Leste’s Permanent Representative to the European Union and International Organizations in Geneva from 1985 to 2000;and as Vice President and Head of the International Relations Department of the Timorese Democratic Union from 1993 -2000;

In praise of his unwavering efforts geared towards nurturing a culture of peace and in promoting international development having served as Inter-Agency Coordinator and Project Administration and Implementation specialist at the Asian Development Bank, and as Advisor on Private Sector Development Projects at the United National Agency for International Development ( USAID);

In sincere acknowledgment of his active participation in community development and poverty alleviation efforts in his capacity as National Vice President of the Timor-Leste Red Cross, and for his heavy involvement in non-governmental organizations, cultural and sports association, and for being part of the UNESCO National Commission of Timor-Leste; and in grateful appreciation of his commitment and resolve to strengthen diplomatic relation between Timor-Leste and Philippines which testament his passion to promote peace and harmony in the Asian regional;

Angeles University Foundation is pleased to confer the

Distinguished University

Medal of Honor

Upon

H.E. Zacarias A. da Costa

Minister of Foreign Affairs

Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste

This 19 days of March,

2010 in Angeles City ,

Philippines