Image Gallery 2008
02 January 2008
President visits Timor troops
The Timor-Leste President, José Ramos-Horta, made a visit to the International Stabilisation Force at Camp Phoenix on his birthday - 26 December 2007.
The President greeted members of the International Stabilisation Force and thanked them for their work in the stablilisation of Timor-Leste. He then enjoyed a Boxing Day lunch with the troops.
Members of the International Stabilisation Force and locally employed staff wished the President a happy birthday with a cake a cheerful rendition of 'Happy Birthday'.
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.
| 20071226adf8208022_006 Commander of the International Stabilisation Force, Brigadier John Hutcheson, greets Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta during the President's Boxing Day visit to Camp Phoenix in Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 26 December 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071226adf8208022_035 The Commander of the International Stabilisation Force, Brigadier John Hutcheson, talks to Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta during a Boxing Day visit to Camp Phoenix in Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 26 December 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071226adf8208022_041 Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta thanks members of the International Stabilisation Force for their help in the stabilisation of Timor-Leste during a Boxing Day visit to Camp Phoenix in Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 26 December 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071226adf8208022_052 Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta serves himself some lunch staff during a Boxing Day visit to Camp Phoenix in Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 26 December 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071226adf8208022_060 The Commander of the International Stabilisation Force, Brigadier John Hutcheson, talks to Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta over lunch during a Boxing Day visit to Camp Phoenix in Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 26 December 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071226adf8208022_068 The Commander of the International Stabilisation Force, Brigadier John Hutcheson, talks to Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta during a Boxing Day visit to Camp Phoenix in Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 26 December 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071226adf8208022_077 The Commanding Officer of Timor-Leste Battle Group 3, Lieutenant Colonel Ben James, talks to Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta during a Boxing Day visit to Camp Phoenix in Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 26 December 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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