On June 22, the new government of Timor-Leste was inaugurated into office with a majority of the governing coalition consisting of CNRT and the significantly smaller Partido Democràtico (PD). The new Prime Minister is CNRT leader Xanana Gusmao, a hero of the independence struggle and the first President of independent Timor-Leste from 2002 to 2007. Prime Minister Gusmao and President Ramos-Horta face significant challenges. Although the young Southeast Asian country is considered a stable democracy, economic challenges are mounting. Massive gas reserves off the coast offer promising opportunities, but first, an agreement must be reached on extraction and refining. At the same time, China is attempting to establish a stronger presence in the small island state. However, Timor-Leste is actually counting on greater integration with regional partner countries. But time is pressing for the political elite in the capital city of Dili.
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