Congratulatory message from H.E. The Prime Minister of Republic Democratic of Timor-Leste, Taur Matan Ruak on the 75th anniversary of the UN
Government Palace, 23 September 2020
This year the United Nations is celebrating the 75th Anniversary of its existence, an umbrella organization with a global purpose and vocation.
On its anniversary day, I would like to express my sincere congratulations to H.E. The President of the General Assembly, Mr. Volkan Bozkir, and H.E. the Secretary-General, Mr. António Guterres.
We feel sad that in this festive year, the General Assembly is forced to meet under a virtual context imposed by the COVID-19.
We take the opportunity to express our gratitude for the notes made by the Secretary-General of the United Nations encouraging the reinforcement of collective efforts as the only way to overcome the world pandemic.
Fortunately, Timor-Leste with the grace of God has been able to avoid the spreading of COVID-19 and its related casualties.
The Government is now working with commitment and effort towards the mitigation of the negative impacts caused by this disease, therefore preparing a program with a package of economic recovery.
Happy birthday to the Organization of the United Nations!