Chronology of Events

revised on 25 April 2013

Timor-Leste

February 2011

On 24 February, the Council extended the mandate of UNMIT for a further 12 months. On 22 February, the head of UNMIT briefed the Council. This was followed by an open debate where the Prime Minister of Timor-Leste addressed the Council. Representatives of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the Philippines and the EU also participated in the debate.

November 2010

On 22 November the Council’s visit to Timor-Leste scheduled for the end of November was postponed when the Japanese permanent representative, who was leading the visit, indicated that he was needed in New York for other business.

October 2010

ON 19 October, the head of UNMIT briefed the Council. This was followed by an open debate.

June 2010

On 4 June, Council members held a private meeting with countries that contribute police and military liaisons to UNMIT.

February 2010

The Council adopted resolution 1912 on 26 February, extending UNMIT’s mandate untill 26 February 2011. The Council held an open debate on 23 February on Timor-Leste, during which it was briefed by the Head of UNMIT and the Deputy Prime Minister of Timor-Leste.

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