The Order of Timor-Leste () is the highest
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currently awarded by
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, is a country in Southeast Asia. It comprises the eastern half of the island of Timor, the coastal exclave of Oecusse in the island's northwest, and ...
. Established in 2009, the order was created after the original honours granted by Timor-Leste. It is of a more general and broader nature than the original orders related to Timor-Leste's independence. The order recognises the contributions of East Timorese and foreign nationals who have made a significant contribution to Timor-Leste, the Timorese or
Mankind
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in general.
Criteria and award procedure
The Order of Timor-Leste is awarded to recognise and thank those individuals who have made a significant contribution for the benefit of Timor-Leste, the Timorese, or Mankind. This general criteria recognises such acts as:
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*Exceptional merit while in the performance of military duties or in the command of the armed forces while on campaign
*Acts of heroism, both military and civil
*Exceptional acts of sacrifice or self-denial for the benefit of the country or others
*Distinguished service in the performance of duties related to public administration, in the magistracy, or diplomacy
*Military service of an exceptional nature
*Cultural merit, particularly in the fields of literature, science, art, or education
*Relevant services provided to help the ]dignity
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of man or defence of the cause of freedom
*Any public or private works which demonstrate selflessness and self-denial for the benefit of the community
*Distinguished service in the field of sports
The President of Timor-Leste
The president of Timor-Leste, officially the President of the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste (; ) is the head of state of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. The executive powers of the president are limited; however, the President is ...
may present the Order of Timor-Leste on his own initiative, by the proposal of the National Parliament
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, or by a proposal of the Council of Ministers. The Minister of Defence and Security and the Chief of Staff of the Armed is consulted when the order is to be presented to East Timorese or foreign military personnel. The Minister of Defence and Security and the General Commander of Timor-Leste's National Police Force is consulted whenever the order is to be presented to East Timorese or foreign members of police forces. The Foreign Minister is consulted whenever the order is to be presented to a foreigner.[
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Grades
The Order of Timor-Leste is presented in four grades:
*Grand Collar
*Collar
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*Medal
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*Insignia
Each grade may only be bestowed once upon the same person. The Grand Collar is bestowed exclusively on to Heads of sovereign States. Upon the completion of their term of office those persons who have served as the President of the Republic are entitled to be awarded the Grand Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste. The collar is granted on the day following the installation of the next President of the Republic.[
The medal of the order may also be granted to communities, institutions, diplomats, police forces and units and military units. The medal is granted to entities deemed worthy of recognition by way of an official report of the Council of Ministers, which have existed for at least 15 years and are likely to exist on into the future. Military and police units are not held to this same standard.][
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Notable recipients
;Grand Collar of the Order
*Bill Clinton
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*Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
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*Joko Widodo
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*Samora Machel
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*David Hurley
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*Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa
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*Umaro Sissoco Embaló
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*Hassanal Bolkiah
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*Droupadi Murmu
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;Collar of the Order
*Mário Viegas Carrascalão
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(awarded 18 May 2017)Noam Chomsky
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*Basílio do Nascimento
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He was born in Suai, then Portuguese Timor. He later moved to Portugal, where he was ordained as a priest in Évora, in 1 ...
Judith Fergin
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Timor Leste Defence Force
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*National Republican Guard (Portugal)
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* UN Police UNMIT
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*Mohamed Salama Badi
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East Timor and Indonesia Action Network
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* Mrs. Suzanne Wilson-Uilelea
*Listyo Sigit Prabowo
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;Insignia
*Duarte Pio, Duke of Braganza
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* Aníbal Cavaco Silva
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* Fernando de Araújo[Jornal da República]
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* António Ramalho Eanes
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* Jaime Gama
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* Lee Chiong Giam (2012)Vicente Guterres
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* Filomeno da Paixão de Jesus
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* Gordon McIntosh
* John Pilger
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* José Ramos-Horta
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* António Manuel Fernandes da Silva Ribeiro
* Taur Matan Ruak
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* Seeds of Hope
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* The people of Portugal
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* The trade union movement of Australia
* Kofi Annan
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* The people of Vanuatu
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etan.org: Timor-Leste Honored President Bill Clinton
. 2019. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
See also
* Orders, decorations, and medals of Timor-Leste
References
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Orders, decorations, and medals of Timor-Leste
Awards established in 2009
2009 establishments in Timor-Leste