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held?","a":"Positions held by José Ramos-Horta include: President of East Timor (since 20 May 2022); President of East Timor (2007–2012); Prime Minister of East Timor (2006–2007); Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation (2001–2006); Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation (2000–2001)."},{"q":"Where did José Ramos-Horta study?","a":"José Ramos-Horta was educated at School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University, The Hague Academy of International Law, Antioch College, René Cassin Foundation."}],"related":[{"name":"Xanana Gusmão","url":"https://diginpl.com/people/xanana-gusmao"},{"name":"Taur Matan Ruak","url":"https://diginpl.com/people/taur-matan-ruak"},{"name":"Francisco Xavier do Amaral","url":"https://diginpl.com/people/francisco-xavier-do-amaral"},{"name":"Nicolau Lobato","url":"https://diginpl.com/people/nicolau-lobato"},{"name":"Francisco Guterres","url":"https://diginpl.com/people/francisco-guterres"},{"name":"Alan 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