Norway Supports Democratic Electoral Process in Timor Leste

Dr. Gunnar Stålsett and Mr. Alfredo Zamudio from the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) conferred “Order de Timor” for their work in Timor-Leste. This is the first time Norwegians receives the prestigious distinction.

Hans Peter Christophersen, Norway Head of Mission, recently got an article published in Presidential Magazine No. 2. The article offers insights in the cooperation and collaboration between Timor-Leste and Norway, and illustrates how great geographical distance is no hinder for close ties.

Alf V. Adeler, head engineer of the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate’s International Sector, has spent more than seven years working in Timor-Leste. Norway has collaborated with Timor-Leste on power sector management for almost a decade under Adeler’s supervision. The Royal Norwegian Embassy congratulates Adeler upon receiving the distinction, and presents a short interview...