The Order of Timor-Leste () is the highest honour currently awarded by Timor-Leste. 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 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: 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 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 may present the Order of Timor-Leste on his own initiative, by the proposal of the National Parliament, 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.
Grades The Order of Timor-Leste is presented in four grades: Grand Collar Collar Medal 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.
Notable recipients
Grand Collar of the Order Bill Clintonetan.org: Timor-Leste Honored President Bill Clinton . 2019. Retrieved 24 August 2023. Pedro Pires Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono Joko Widodo Samora Machel David Hurleyhttps://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=320806223568530&set=pcb.320932373555915 Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa Umaro Sissoco Embaló Hassanal Bolkiah Droupadi Murmu Anwar Ibrahim Anthony Albanese Lawrence Wong Megawati Soekarnoputri Collar of the Order Mário Viegas Carrascalão (awarded 18 May 2017) Sir Peter Cosgrove Noam Chomsky Basílio do Nascimento
Medal of the Order Judith Fergin Sir Angus Houston Timor Leste Defence Force National Republican Guard (Portugal) UN Police UNMIT Mohamed Salama Badi Max Stahl East Timor and Indonesia Action Networketan.org: Timor-Leste Honored President Bill Clinton. 2019. Retrieved 24 August 2023. Mrs. Suzanne Wilson-UileleaPress Release – President Ramos-Horta Honors Australian Deputy Ambassador To Timor-Leste . 2024. Retrieved 11 June 2024. Listyo Sigit Prabowo
Insignia Duarte Pio, Duke of Braganza
Unknown Class Aníbal Cavaco Silva Fernando de AraújoJornal da República: DECRETO PRESIDENTE 46/2012, 19 May 2012 , retrieved 29 April 2020. António Ramalho Eanes Jaime Gama Lee Chiong Giam (2012) Vicente GuterresDiário Nacional: PR timorense condecora principais figuras do Estado na reta final de mandato, 3 May 2017 , retrieved 21 June 2017. Filomeno da Paixão de Jesus Gordon McIntosh John PilgerJohnPilger.com: The universal lesson of the courage of East Timor . 8 May 2017. Retrieved 9 May 2017. José Ramos-Horta António Manuel Fernandes da Silva Ribeiro Taur Matan Ruak Seeds of Hopeetan.org: Timor-Leste Honored President Bill Clinton . 2019. Retrieved 24 August 2023. The people of Portugaletan.org: Timor-Leste Honored President Bill Clinton . 2019. Retrieved 24 August 2023. The trade union movement of Australiaetan.org: Timor-Leste Honored President Bill Clinton. 2019. Retrieved 24 August 2023. Kofi Annanetan.org: Timor-Leste Honored President Bill Clinton. 2019. Retrieved 24 August 2023. The people of Vanuatuetan.org: Timor-Leste Honored President Bill Clinton . 2019. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
See also Orders, decorations, and medals of Timor-Leste
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