Timor-Leste Consulate opened in Kupang, Indonesia(Photocoverage)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, inaugurated on Wednesday, October 19, the new Consulate of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste in Kupang, NTT, Indonesia.

The building

Consul General of TL in Bali, Mrs Olandina Caeiro, Emb of TL in Indonesia ,Mr. Manuel Serrano, H.E. the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Zacarias Albano da Costa ,Consul General of Timor-Leste in Kupang Sr Feliciano da Costa in front of the building

Minister Zacarias da Costa with the embaissador of RDTL, in Indonesia
Mr.Manuel Serrano and Consul General of TL in Kupang Mr. Feliciano da Costa

Consul General of TL Mr Feliciano da Costa with the Vice 'Governor of the
Province of NTT, Mr. Esthon Foennay

The religious ceremony

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Vice-Governor of NTT,, Mr. Esthon Foennay , delivering his speech during the Ceremony

The Deputy Governor of the Province of Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT), Edson Fonai, who represented the Governor at the opening ceremony of the Consulate of Timor-Leste, said that "the new Consulate promotes the development of the working relationship established between the Government of Indonesia and Timor-Leste and collaboration between two countries so as to contribute to achieving the goal of common development in the areas of economy, education, culture, sports, among others".

Minister Zacarias Albano da Costa deliviring his speech

H.E. the Minister of Foreign Affairs said that :
"The role of the Consulate in Kupang is essential to connect the two countries of Timor-Leste and Indonesia, which have friendly relations, through their land border. The movement of people, trade, cultural activities, sports and spirit of the Timorese students studding in Kupang are important factors that led the Government of Timor-Leste to create a fund to establish the Consulate building this year in this province ",

Minister Zacarias Albano da Costa thanked the Governor of the Province of Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT), and the authorities, who have always supported and with whom good coordination has been established from the beginning of the creation of the Consulate in Kupang up to its opening.

Vice-Governor of the Province of NTT, Esthon Foennay giving a gift to
H.E. the Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Zacarias da Costa

MNE 's General Director for the Administration , Mr.Jesuino Alves , General Director for the Protocol Mr. Antonito de Araujo, General Director for External Relations Embaixador Juvencio Martins and General Secretary Mr. Jorge Camões

H.E. the Minister Zacarias Albano da Costa cutting the ribbon

H.E. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Zacarias Albano da Costa
signing the plaque