East Timor celebrates

Former Minister for Foreign Affairs, David Andrews, will represent Ireland in Dili today when East Timor officially becomes the newest nation.

East Timor celebrates
Sun, 19 May, 2002 - 11:04

Former Minister for Foreign Affairs, David Andrews, will represent Ireland in Dili today when East Timor officially becomes the newest nation.

The Asian nation is celebrating its independence after 25 years of Indonesian occupation.

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