Horta agrees to be investigated and waits for Gusmao’s action

*Independente, June 26, 2012 language source: Tetun

Former President of the Republic, Jose Ramos Horta said that he agreed with

the request of Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao to hold an investigation into

his office and is waiting for PM Gusmao’s action.

Horta said that no matter to hold investigation into his former office, but

the investigation should also be held into the office of the Prime Minister,

tribunal and other Government’s institutions.

“Not only hold investigation into the office of the (former) president, but

also investigate the office of the prime minister, tribunal and others, I

agree with this investigation,” Horta said.

He added that it was important to hold investigation into all the state

institutions as it was a way of guaranteeing transparency and accountability

in the country.

Horta added that he was ready to be investigated because the United Nations

Development Program had also held an investigation into the use of power at his former office (President Palace).

*Horta supports creation of national unity government

*Independente, June 26, 2012 language source: Tetun

Former President of the Republic Jose Ramos Horta said the time had come for the historical leaders to unite and to form a national unity government to

better develop this country.

“I agree with this and I am ready to support national unity government and I

think climate (situation) in our country is positive for this,” Horta said.

Horta made the statements at the International Airport of Nicolao Lobato in

Comoro, Dili after returning from Brazil.

*News translated by Alberico Junior