Jose Ramos-Horta

Before he was renown as a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Dr. José Ramos-Horta was known internationally as a fiery advocate for the people of Timor-Leste (then known as East Timor) and at the same time, a highly skilled diplomat, negotiator, and peace maker. In exile from his country for the better part of three decades, he had been the international voice of the Timorese population while they struggled to survive as a nation against one of the most brutal regimes of our time.

On 20 May, 2022, José Ramos-Horta was elected President of TImor-Leste for a second term. He is currently in office.