East Timor's President Jose Ramos Horta (L) inspects Dili's new presidential palace, a gift from China, with China's ambassador Fu Yuancong August 27, 2009.

East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta (L) and Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao (R) stand with Portuguese parliament President Jaime Gama during a ceremony marking the tenth anniversary of East Timor's vote for independence from Indonesia, in Dili August 30, 2009.

East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta attends a ceremony marking 10 years since East Timor's vote for independence in Dili August 30, 2009. A former Portuguese colony, East Timor was invaded in 1975 by Indonesia.

East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta inspects Timorese wearing traditional clothes during a ceremony marking 10 years since East Timor's vote for independence, in Dili August 30, 2009. A former Portuguese colony, East Timor was invaded in 1975 by Indonesia.

East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta inspects the troops in a ceremony marking 10 years since East Timor's vote for independence, in Dili August 30, 2009. A former Portuguese colony, East Timor was invaded in 1975 by Indonesia.

East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta (L) and Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao laugh during a news conference in Dili in this June 26, 2008 file photo.

East Timorese President Jose Ramos Horta (C) prepares to lay a flower at the tomb of former Philippine President Corazon Aquino during funeral rites at Manila Memorial Park in the suburb of Paranaque, south of Manila, August 5, 2009.

East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta bows before the casket of late former Philippine president Corazon Aquino before the Mass for her funeral at Manila Cathedral August 5, 2009.

East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta (L) and former Philippine president Fidel Ramos talk on the day of the funeral of late former Philippine president Corazon Aquino at Manila Cathedral August 5, 2009.

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East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta bows before the casket of the late former Philippine President Corazon Aquino during a service at the Manila Cathedral on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009.

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East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta, left, and former President of the Philippines Fidel Ramos talk during a service for the late former Philippine President Corazon Aquino at Manila Cathedral on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009.

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East Timorese President Jose Ramos Horta, center, prepares to lay a flower at the tomb of former Philippine President Corazon "Cory" Aquino during interment rites at Manila Memorial Park at suburban Paranaque south of Manila, Philippines Wednesday Aug. 5, 2009.

East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta speaks at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney July 27, 2009. Ramos-Horta addressed a lecture at UNSW to mark the 20th anniversary of the Diplomacy Training Program.

East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta speaks at a news conference in Melbourne July 24, 2009. Ramos-Horta is in Melbourne to attend the Melbourne International Film Festival premiere of "Balibo".

East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta and actor Anthony LaPaglia (R) pose for photographers at a news conference in Melbourne July 24, 2009. Ramos-Horta and LaPaglia are in Melbourne to attend the Melbourne International Film Festival premiere of "Balibo".

East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta speaks at a news conference in Melbourne July 24, 2009. Ramos-Horta is in Melbourne to attend the Melbourne International Film Festival premier of "Balibo".

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Presidents Jose Ramos Horta of East Timor (L), Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of Indonesia (C) and Gloria Arroyo of the Philippines (R) sign the Coral Triangle Initiative Leaders' Declaration in Manado on May 15, 2009 following the conclusion of the World Ocean Conference.

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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 17: Dr Jose Ramos-Horta (L), President of Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste with John Key Prime Minister of New Zealand lay a rose on the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior during a Wreath laying service at the National War Memorial on February 17, 2009 in...

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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 17: Dr Jose Ramos-Horta (L), President of Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste with John Key Prime Minister of New Zealand lay a rose on the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior during a Wreath laying service at the National War Memorial on February 17, 2009 in...

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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 17: Dr Jose Ramos-Horta (L), President of Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste with John Key Prime Minister of New Zealand lay a rose on the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior during a Wreath laying service at the National War Memorial on February 17, 2009 in...

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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 17: Dr Jose Ramos-Horta (L), President of Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste with John Key Prime Minister of New Zealand lay a rose on the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior during a Wreath laying service at the National War Memorial on February 17, 2009 in...

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East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta, center, moves forward to pick-up a peace offering by Maori warrior Marshall Cook during his welcome ceremony at Premier House, Wellington, Monday, Feb. 16, 2009.

East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta delivers his lecture entitled �Is long lasting peace an attainable dream?� at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur January 22, 2009.

East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta (L) speaks with Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej at Klai Kangwol Palace in Hua Hin January 13, 2009. Ramos-Horta is in Thailand for a three-day official visit.

East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta (R) greets Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej at Klai Kangwol Palace in Hua Hin January 13, 2009. Ramos-Horta is in Thailand for a three-day official visit.