Xanana Gusmão
PortugalpoliticianMaleb. 19466.9Global Dominance: 0.00%Xanana Gusmão is an influential East Timorese politician and former revolutionary leader, known for his role in the struggle for East Timor's independence from Indonesia. He served as the Prime Minister of Timor-Leste and has been a key figure in shaping the country's post-independence political landscape. Recently, he was in the news for proposing a donation of 500,000 dollars from Timor-Leste to support São Tomé and Príncipe during its rotating presidency of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP).
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Xanana Gusmão announced that his country will be the next to lead the CPLP.
Eleições vão decidir permanência da Guiné-Bissau na CPLP
Cabo Verde· 2026-06-24
Xanana Gusmão was appointed as the first President of the Republic of Timor-Leste by Francisco Guterres 'Lu Olo'.
Morreu Francisco Guterres “Lu Olo”, ex-Presidente de Timor-Leste | Timor-LestePortugal· 2026-06-21
The president-designate, Xanana Gusmao, surprisingly turned up to one of my training sessions.
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Australia· 2026-02-15
Xanana Gusmao expressed that joining Asean was a 'dream realised' for East Timor.
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United Kingdom· 2025-10-27
Xanana Gusmão is the Prime Minister of Timor Leste who signed the declaration for Timor Leste's membership in ASEAN.
KTT Ke-47 ASEAN Cetak Sejarah Baru, Timor Leste Resmi Jadi Anggota
Indonesia· 2025-10-26
Xanana Gusmao, the Prime Minister of Timor-Leste, expressed optimism about the country's new membership in ASEAN.
Le Timor oriental rejoint l’Asean, devenant son onzième membre
France· 2025-10-26
Xanana Gusmão is the Prime Minister of Timor-Leste who will lead the delegation at the summit.
Além de Trump, Lula deve se reunir com China e Vietnã e avalia pedidos de Camboja e Timor-Leste
Liechtenstein· 2025-10-24
Xanana Gusmão was present at the meeting representing Timor Leste.
Diferentemente de 2024, Brasil e aliados deixam EUA de fora de evento sobre democracia em Nova YorkLiechtenstein· 2025-09-21
The prime minister of Timor-Leste is currently visiting London and is expected to return on Monday.
Au Timor oriental, les manifestations se poursuivent malgré le renoncement d’un projet d’achat de voitures pour les députésFrance· 2025-09-17The Prime Minister, Xanana Gusmao, has not provided any comment or response to the protesters' demands.
Au Timor oriental, deuxième journée de manifestations contre l’achat controversé de voitures pour les députésFrance· 2025-09-16Ramos-Horta mentioned that he and Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao often agree on various matters.
Tanggapi Konflik Thailand-Kamboja, Presiden Ramos-Horta Ingatkan Pentingnya Persatuan ASEANIndonesia· 2025-07-31
Xanana Gusmão proposed the donation during a meeting of the Council of Ministers.
Presidência CPLP. Timor-Leste doa 458 mil euros a São Tomé e PríncipeCabo Verde· 2025-03-13