Paul Foley, a career diplomat with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, has been appointed Australia’s first Ambassador to East Timor.
The appointment was announced today by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Alexander Downer.
Text of media release by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Alexander Downer.
I have today announced the appointment of Paul Foley as Australian Ambassador to East Timor.
East Timor’s independence ceremonies on 20 May 2002 were a moving celebration of East Timor’s entry into the community of nations. I was delighted to be present with the Prime Minister and a broad delegation of Australians to witness the birth of a nation. [Read more…]