Statement by the Spokesperson on the Presidential election in Timor-Leste

On 20 March, the people of Timor-Leste turned out in large numbers to vote in the presidential elections. On 23 March, the technical secretariat for electoral administration announced Mr. Francisco Guterres Lú-Olo the winner based on the preliminary municipal level results. The final results would be declared on 2 April.

The European Union Election Observation Mission (EOM) concluded, in his preliminary statement, that the election was well-run and peaceful, commending the electoral authorities for delivering a well-administered and inclusive process.

After the election the European Union insured, that it would look forward to a continued fruitful cooperation with the next President and remains committed to the country's democratic, economic and social development.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: EU deploys Election Observation Mission to Timor-Leste http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-deploys-election-observation-mission-to-timor-leste/

ESO: Background information: Relations between Timor-Leste and the European Union http://www.europeansources.info/record/relations-between-timor-leste-and-the-european-union/

EU: EEAS: European Union Election Observation Mission Timor Leste 2017 https://eeas.europa.eu/election-observation-missions/eom-timor-leste-2017_en

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