Timor-Leste's Gusmao reflects on 20 years of independence

About this episode

Gusmao reflects on the challenges and hopes for Timor-Leste as it marks 20 years of independence.

The Southeast Asian island nation of Timor-Leste, formerly known as East Timor, will celebrate 20 years of independence in May. The former leader who led the country in its early years spoke with NHK World about those difficult first steps, and his hopes for the future.

People in this episode

Host: NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Guest: Gusmao

Topics covered

• independence
• Timor-Leste
• political history
• Southeast Asia
• future aspirations

Keywords

• Timor-Leste
• Gusmao
• independence
• Southeast Asia
• politics
• history
• future

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Places: Timor-Leste, East Timor

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