Timor growth RI's initiative

Timor growth RI's initiative

DILI, East Timor: Governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares denied allegations that the development of the province is carried out because of pressures from other countries.

So that it can catch up with other provinces, Indonesia has been developing East Timor since it became part of the country in 1976, he told a press conference on Monday.

He said the development brought about tremendous results incomparable with that carried out during the 450 years of Portuguese colonial rule.

"The Indonesian government won't bow to any pressure and it means to develop East Timor like any other province," he said.

The governor stated that some countries continue to discredit Indonesia with false allegations of East Timor being left impoverished.(yac/pan)