Asia home page | Asia Breaking News

EAST TIMOR: EMERGING NATION

News» In Focus» On Location» Key Players» Political Parties» Out of the ashes» Chronology» Text only version» Opinion» The People Speak» Links»

East Timor makes its pitch at international tourism conference

International tourism leaders have gathered in the Australian city of Hobart, with the current global turmoil high on the agenda.

About 350 delegates at the World Tourism Convention will be discussing the impact of the terrorist attacks on the United States and the way forward.

The conference will also hear about the importance of tourism for East Timor.

The emerging nation's Foreign Minister, Jose Ramos-Horta, says that while East Timor still bears the scars from its independence struggle, the country is now peaceful and secure.

'If you like sports, scuba diving, if you like mountain climbing, if you like pristine beaches, if you like seafood, lobster and shrimps and no-one hassling you, you don't see beggars in the streets ... our people are poor, but they have incredible dignity. They don't beg."

1/11/01 14:01:52 | ABC Radio Australia News

More Asia Breaking News 21/12/2001 4:33:53 PM President Bush marks 100th day of campaign against terrorism 21/12/2001 4:34:59 PM No visit to Irian Jaya for President Megawatti 21/12/2001 4:33:56 PM Re-assessment for Afghan asylum seekers 21/12/2001 4:34:46 PM Japan and China strike deal to settle trade row 21/12/2001 1:06:31 PM China backs multinational force in Afghanistan 21/12/2001 12:34:43 PM Pakistan and China reaffirm close ties

Back

Related Stories

1/11/01 14:02:29
UN Security Council approves East Timor independence date

28/10/01 20:50:40
Indonesia to halt humanitarian aid to East Timor refugees

25/10/01 4:30:28
Senior UN official criticises Indonesian justice

24/10/01 9:53:45
Aid worker appeals for training for unemployed East Timorese youth

Related Sites

Radio Australia - Asia Pacific
In depth coverage of major events across Asia and the Pacific. Asia Pacific brings you the opinions of the people who matter.

World News from Radio Australia
News across Asia, the Pacific and beyond.