Image Gallery 2007
03 December 2007
UN Secretary Council visit to Phoenix
Operation ASTUTE is the Australian Government's response to a request from the Government of Timor-Leste to assist in restoring peace to their country.
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has deployed to Timor-Leste with a mission to assist the Government and the United Nations to bring stability, security and confidence to the Timorese to allow them to resolve their differences democratically and peacefully.
There are approximately 780 ADF personnel currently serving in Timor-Leste. This force will remain in Timor-Leste continuing to provide a robust response capability to support the Government of Timor-Leste and the United Nations Police force.
Police from Australia and 24 other nations throughout the world provide security in Dili. The ADF provides support to these police operations as required.
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is working alongside the ADF to assist with this mission.
| 20071129adf8208022_019 The Commanding Officer of the Timor Leste Battlegroup of the International Stabilisation Force, Lieutenant Colonel Ben James, briefs members of the United Nations Security Council at Camp Phoenix, Dili. The delegation visited Timor-Leste to underscore the long-term commitment of the international community to stabilisation and development, and the need for ongoing support to bilateral and international partners aiding Timorese efforts towards self-reliance. The delegation discussed and exchanged views with the Timorese authorities on how to help the country develop the capacity necessary to build on what has already been achieved in the areas of security and democracy, among others. Those participating are Ambassador Dumisani Kumalo (Head of Mission) from South Africa, Ambassador Liu Zhenmin from China, Mr. Muhammad Anshor from Indonesia, Ms Diana Eloeva from the Russian Federation, Ambassador Peter Burian from Slovakia and the United States Ambassador Jackie Wolcott. (Date taken: 29 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071129adf8208022_020 The Deputy Commander of the International Stabilisation Force Colonel Sean Trengrove (New Zealand - right) and the Commanding Officer of the Timor Leste Battlegroup, Lieutenant Colonel Ben James (Australia - left), brief members of the United Nations Security Council at Camp Phoenix, Dili. The delegation visited Timor-Leste to underscore the long-term commitment of the international community to stabilisation and development, and the need for ongoing support to bilateral and international partners aiding Timorese efforts towards self-reliance. The delegation discussed and exchanged views with the Timorese authorities on how to help the country develop the capacity necessary to build on what has already been achieved in the areas of security and democracy, among others. Those participating are Ambassador Dumisani Kumalo (Head of Mission) from South Africa, Ambassador Liu Zhenmin from China, Mr. Muhammad Anshor from Indonesia, Ms Diana Eloeva from the Russian Federation, Ambassador Peter Burian from Slovakia and the United States Ambassador Jackie Wolcott. (Date taken: 29 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071129adf8208022_039 The Deputy Commander of the International Stabilisation Force in Timor Leste, Colonel Sean Trengrove (New Zealand) presents a plaque to the head of the United Nations Security Council delegation Ambassador Dumisani Kumalo at Camp Phoenix, Dili. The delegation visited Timor-Leste to underscore the long-term commitment of the international community to stabilisation and development, and the need for ongoing support to bilateral and international partners aiding Timorese efforts towards self-reliance. The delegation discussed and exchanged views with the Timorese authorities on how to help the country develop the capacity necessary to build on what has already been achieved in the areas of security and democracy, among others. Those participating are Ambassador Dumisani Kumalo (Head of Mission) from South Africa, Ambassador Liu Zhenmin from China, Mr. Muhammad Anshor from Indonesia, Ms Diana Eloeva from the Russian Federation, Ambassador Peter Burian from Slovakia and the United States Ambassador Jackie Wolcott. (Date taken: 29 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071129adf8208022_043 Members of the United Nations Security Council join with the Australian and New Zealand Ambassadors to Timor Leste, their Excellencies Ms Margaret Twomey and Ms Ruth Nuttall and senior commanders of the International Stabilisation Force, Colonel Sean Trengrove (New Zealand) and Lieutenant Colonel Ben James (Australia) for a group photograph at the Headquarters of the International Stabilisation Force in Dili, Timor Leste. The delegation visited Timor-Leste to underscore the long-term commitment of the international community to stabilisation and development, and the need for ongoing support to bilateral and international partners aiding Timorese efforts towards self-reliance. The delegation discussed and exchanged views with the Timorese authorities on how to help the country develop the capacity necessary to build on what has already been achieved in the areas of security and democracy, among others. Those participating are Ambassador Dumisani Kumalo (Head of Mission) from South Africa, Ambassador Liu Zhenmin from China, Mr. Muhammad Anshor from Indonesia, Ms Diana Eloeva from the Russian Federation, Ambassador Peter Burian from Slovakia and the United States Ambassador Jackie Wolcott. (Date taken: 29 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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