26 August 2008
His Excellency Xanana Gusmao, Prime Minister, Timor Leste will be welcomed to New Zealand at a ceremony at Parliament this Thursday. The ceremony will be supported by members of the New Zealand Defence Force including a 50-person guard of honour and a 19 gun-salute.
What: Welcome ceremony
When: Thursday 28 August, 1545
Where: Parliament Grounds
On 29 August HE Mr Gusmao will attend a wreath laying ceremony at the National War Memorial and Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, Buckle Street, Wellington commencing at 0815. Chief of Staff, Commodore Pat Williams will represent the Chief of Defence Force.
ENDS
For further information please contact Ally Clelland, Defence Public Relations
04 496 0273 or 021 569 130