New Timor-Leste Government Sworn In
02/07/23 12:46 Filed in: Timor-Leste
Xanana Gusmão was sworn in July 1 as Prime Minister of Timor-Leste. A leading politician since nation's independence struggle, Gusmão's opposition National Congress for Timorese Reconstruction (CNRT) was elected in a May landslide.
He was the nation's first President and previously served as Prime Minister. He pledged to reduce poverty with a strategic development plan and prioritize national reconciliation and unity.
He was the nation's first President and previously served as Prime Minister. He pledged to reduce poverty with a strategic development plan and prioritize national reconciliation and unity.