White House Press Release - President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste to Attend Ceremonies Commemorating the Tenth Anniversary of Independence and the Inauguration of His Excellency Taur Matan Ruak

President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Dili to attend ceremonies on May 19 - 20, 2012 commemorating the Tenth Anniversary of Independence and the Inauguration of His Excellency Taur Matan Ruak as President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste.

The Honorable Judith R. Fergin, U.S. Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, will lead the delegation.

Member of the Presidential Delegation:

The Honorable Nisha Desai Biswal, USAID Assistant Administrator for Asia