Timor-Leste Presidential Inauguration

In Dili to celebrate the 10th anniversary of independence , the Governor-General joined world leaders including the President of the Republic of Indonesia, His Excellency Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, and the Governor-General of New Zealand, His Excellency Lieutenant General Sir Jerry Mateparae at the inauguration of the new President of Timor Leste, Taur Matan Ruak.

The midnight ceremony was followed by a flag raising event at the Presidential Palace on the following day - the first official function undertaken by the new President.