Image Gallery 2008
29 January 2008
Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao visit Timor troops
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.
| 20080127adf8239716_001 Timor-Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao greets soldiers at the Heliport in Dili on a tour of their camp. The Prime Minister came to thank the Australian and New Zealand forces for their continuous efforts in assisting with the stabilisation of Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 27 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080127adf8239716_040 Corporal Rodway and Corporal Skinner join Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao for lunch. The Prime Minister came to thank Australian and New Zealand forces for their continuous efforts in assisting with the stabilisation of Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 27 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080127adf8239716_047 Timor-Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao dines at the Heliport mess joined by the International Stabilisation Force Commander Brigadier John Hutcheson (L-R) Corporal Skinner, Corporal Rodway. On the opposite side of the table is Lieutantant Glen Mitchell and Corporal Clinton Meacham. (Date taken: 27 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080127adf8239716_051 Timor-Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao addresses soldiers at the Heliport in Dili while on a tour of the camp. The Prime Minister came to thank Australian and New Zealand forces for their continuous efforts in assisting with the stabilisation of Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 27 January 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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