Presidential Palace, September 4, 2025

Special Operations Colonel Domingos da Costa Soares "DOBU", current Commander of the Ground Forces Component. Along with members of the 9th Government, members of the PNTL, including some religious leaders, received the Medal of the Order of Timor-Leste from the President of the Republic, Dr. J. Ramos Horta, at the Aitarak Laran Presidential Palace in Dili.

In recognition of the dedication, commitment, and professionalism demonstrated during the Apostolic Visit of His Holiness Pope Francis to Timor-Leste, which will take place from September 9 to 11, 2024.

F-FDTL Press Team

Bonifácio Mendonça