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12/06/2026

English version:
Auckland, 11 June 2026 – H.E. Ambassador Idelta Maria Rodrigues, accompanied by the Honorary Consul of Timor-Leste in New Zealand, Mr Dave Ananth, attended the signing ceremony for the Defence Cooperation Arrangement held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Auckland.

A significant milestone in the defence relationship between Timor-Leste and New Zealand was marked through the virtual signing of a bilateral Defence Cooperation Arrangement between the two countries. The key priorities of the cooperation particularly in the areas of ongoing cooperation, including training, education and capacity building activities, deepening the bilateral relationship, cooperation on humanitarian aid and disaster relief and maritime security, and exchange of expertise in a number of areas.

The Arrangement was signed by New Zealand Defence Minister, Hon. Chris Penk and Timor-Leste Minister of Defence, Rear Admiral Donaciano do Rosário da Costa Gomes, during a virtual meeting.

H.E. Ambassador Idelta Maria Rodrigues attended the ceremony in New Zealand as witness representing the Timor-Leste side, while H.E. Ambassador Helen Tunnah attended in Dili as witness representing the New Zealand side.

During the signing ceremony, both Ministers highlighted the strong partnership and longstanding cooperation between Timor-Leste and New Zealand.

Please see link below:
https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/new-zealand-signs-defence-arrangement-timor-leste
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Tetum version:
Auckland, 11 Juñu 2026 – Sua Excelensia Embaixadora Idelta Maria Rodrigues, akompaña husi Konsul Honoráriu Timor-Leste nian iha Nova Zelándia, Sr. Dave Ananth, marka prezensa iha serimónia asinatura ba Aranju Kooperasaun Defeza nian ne’ebé hala’o iha Ministériu Negósiu Estranjeiru no Komérsiu iha Auckland.

Akordu ne'e iha signifikativu ba relasaun motua defeza entre Timor-Leste no Nova Zelándia liu hosi asinatura virtuál ba Akordu Kooperasaun Defeza bilaterál entre nasaun rua. Prioridade xave sira hosi kooperasaun partikularmente iha área kooperasaun ne'ebé la'o daudaun, inklui formasaun, edukasaun no atividade kapasitasaun, atu aprofunda relasaun bilaterál, kooperasaun kona-ba ajuda umanitária no tulun ba dezastre sira no seguransa marítima, no troka perísia iha área balun.

Aranju ne'e asina husi Ministru Defeza Nova Zelándia Hon. Chris Penk ho Sua Excelensia Senhor Almirante Donaciano do Rosário da Costa Gomes, Ministru Defeza Timor-Leste.

Sua Excelensia Embaixadora Idelta Maria Rodrigues marka prezensa iha serimonia ne’e iha Nova Zelandia hanesan sasin hodi reprezenta parte Timor-Leste nune'e mos Sua Excelensia Embaixadora Helen Tunnah marka prezensa iha Dili hanesan sasin reprezenta parte Nova Zelandia.

Durante serimónia asinatura Excelensias Ministru rua ne’e destaka parseria forte no kooperasaun kleur entre Timor-Leste no Nova Zelándia.

Bele acessu link tuir mai.:
https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/new-zealand-signs-defence-arrangement-timor-leste
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HpPvWDfxc/

10/06/2026

English version:
Dili, 03 June 2026 - Her Excellency Ambassador Idelta Maria Rodrigues accompanied the Toroa Delegation Group alongside with Mr. Dave Ananth, Head of Global Business Development, Mr. Ryan Johnson-Hunt, CEO of Toroa Group and Mr. Aaron Wilson, Founder of Akau Capital paid a courtesy meeting with the Chambers of Commerce and Industry Timor-Leste (CCI-TL).

A productive meeting was held with the CCI-TL, who warmly welcomed the delegation and expressed her appreciation for the visit. The discussion also covered on the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Timor-Leste (CCI-TL) and the Auckland Business Chamber.

Although the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was not signed during this visit, both the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Timor-Leste (CCI-TL) and the Auckland Business Chamber agreed to keep the opportunity open for future signing and continued collaboration.

The meeting concluded with the exchange of commemorative gifts and a group photo to mark the occasion and celebrate the growing partnership.
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Tetum version:
Dili, 03 Juñu 2026 - Sua Exelénsia Embaixadora Idelta Maria Rodrigues akompaña Grupu Delegasaun Toroa kompustu husi Sr. Dave Ananth, Xefe Dezenvolvimentu Negósiu Globál, Sr. Ryan Johnson-Hunt, CEO Grupu Toroa no Sr. Aaron Wilson, nu'udar Fundadór Akau Capital Delegasaun sira hala'o enkontru kortezia ho Kámara Komérsiu no Indústria Timor-Leste (CCI-TL).

Sorumutu ne'e produtivu tebes no CCI-TL simu delegasaun ho kontenete no hato’o nia apresiasaun ba vizita ne’e. Diskusaun ne’e kobre mós kona-ba proposta Nota Entendimentu (MoU) entre Kámara Komérsiu no Indústria Timor-Leste (CCI-TL) no Kámara Emprezariál Auckland.

Maski Memorandu Entendimentu (MoU) la asina durante vizita ne’e, tantu Kámara Komérsiu no Indústria Timor-Leste (CCI-TL) no Kámara Emprezariál Auckland konkorda atu mantein oportunidade ne’e nakloke ba asinatura iha futuru no kolaborasaun kontinua.

Enkontru ne'e konklui ho troka prezente komemorativu sira no foto grupu hodi marka okaziaun no selebra parseria nebe nakonu ho fraternidade.

08/06/2026

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Wellington, 4 June 2026 – Counsellor Mr. Samuel Soares, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste in New Zealand, and Third Secretary Mr. Henrique Coa represented the Embassy at the graduation ceremony of Mrs. Peregrina Amaral, a Manaaki Scholar who successfully completed her Master of Commerce in information System degree at Victoria University of Wellington.

The Embassy of Timor-Leste extended its warm congratulations to Mrs. Peregrina on this significant achievement and wishes her continued success in her future career.

The Embassy also expresses its appreciation to the Government of New Zealand for its continued support through the Manaaki Scholarship Programme in preparing human capital development of Timor-Leste.
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Wellington, 04 Juñu 2026 - Konselleiru Sr. Sam Soares, Charge d’Affaires Embaixada Repúblika Demokrátika Timor-Leste iha Nova Zelándia, no Terseiru Sekretáriu Sr. Henrique Coa ne’ebé reprezenta Embaixada hodi partisipa iha serimónia graduasaun Sra. Peregrina Amaral, Bolseira Manaaki ne’ebé kompleta ho susesu nia Mestradu iha Komérsiu ho Espesializasaun iha Sistema Informasaun iha Universidade Vitória Wellington.

Embaixada Timor-Leste hato’o parabéns ba Sra. Peregrina ba atinjimentu signifikativu ida ne’e no dezeja nafatin susesu iha nia kareira futuru.

Embaixada mós hato’o apresiasaun ba Governu Nova Zelándia ba apoiu nafatin liuhosi Programa Bolsa Estudu Manaaki hodi dezenvolve kapital umanu ba Timor-Leste.

07/06/2026

English version
Dili, 03 June 2026 - H.E. Ambassador Idelta Maria Rodrigues accompanied Toroa Delegation Group alongside with Mr. Dave Ananth, Head of Global Busines Development, Mr. Ryan Johnson-Hunt, CEO of Toroa Group and Mr. Aaron Wilson, Founder of Akau Capital paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Vice Minister of Finance Ms. Regina de Jesus de Sousa, accompanied by Chief of Cabinet, Mr. Zelino da Costa Silva and the Treasury team, as part of its official programme aimed at strengthening cooperation in Digital Finance Technology and fostering mutual understanding between the respective institution and communities.

A productive meeting with the Vice Minister of Finance, who warmly welcomed the delegation and expressed appreciation for the visit. Discussions covered technology's role in empowering small businesses, strengthening tax and revenue systems, enhancing fintech literacy, driving innovation, and supporting economic growth.

Mr. Ryan Johnson-Hunt, Head of the Toroa Delegation, expressed appreciation to the Vice Minister of Finance for receiving the delegation and shared its key objectives and initiatives. Discussions focused on building strong partnerships, advancing inclusive growth, and strengthening people-to-people ties. Both sides agreed to remain closely engaged and pursue future areas of collaboration.

The meeting concluded with the exchange of commemorative gifts and a group photo to mark the occasion and celebrate the growing partnership.
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Dili, 03 Juñu 2026 – Sua Excelensia Embaixadora Idelta Maria Rodrigues akompaña Toroa Delegation Group hamutuk ho Sr. Dave Ananth, Xefe Global Busines Development, Sr. Ryan Johnson-Hunt, CEO Toroa Group no Sr. Aaron Wilson, Fundadór Akau Capital hala’o vizita kortezia ida ba Sua Excelensia Vise Ministra Finansas Sra. Regina de Jesus de Sousa, akompaña husi Xefe Gabineti, Sr. Zelino da Costa Silva no ekipa Tezouru, nu’udar parte husi ninia programa ofisiál ne’ebé ho objetivu atu hametin kooperasaun iha Teknolojia Finansas Dijitál no haburas entendimentu mútua entre respetiva instituisaun no komunidade sira.

Enkontru ida ne’ebé produtivu ho Vice Ministra Finansas, ne’ebé simu ho laran-manas delegasaun no hato’o apresiasaun ba vizita ne’e. Diskusaun sira kobre teknolojia nia papél iha kapasitasaun ba negósiu ki'ik sira, hametin sistema impostu no reseita sira, hasa'e literasia fintech, dudu inovasaun, no apoia kreximentu ekonómiku.

Sr. Ryan Johnson-Hunt, Xefe Delegasaun Toroa, hato’o apresiasaun ba Vise Ministru Finansas tanba simu delegasaun no fahe ninia objetivu no inisiativa prinsipál sira. Diskusaun sira foka ba harii parseria sira ne'ebé forte, avansa kreximentu inkluzivu, no hametin ligasaun entre ema sira. Parte rua konkorda atu envolve nafatin no buka área sira kolaborasaun nian iha futuru.

Enkontru ne'e konklui ho troka prezente komemorativu sira no foto grupu ida hodi marka okaziaun no selebra parseria ne'ebé buras daudaun.

04/06/2026

English version
Dili, Timor-Leste, 2 June 2026 – H.E. Ambassador Idelta Maria Rodrigues accompanied the Toroa Delegation Group alongside with Mr. Dave Ananth, Head of Global Business Development, Mr. Ryan Johnson, CEO of Toroa Group, and Mr. Aaron Wilson, Founder of Akau Capital paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Vice Prime Minister Fransisco Kalbualdi Lay as part of its official programme aimed at strengthening cooperation in the area of Digital Finance Technology and fostering mutual understanding between the respective institution and communities.

The meeting provided an opportunity to strengthen the ties between Timor-Leste and international partners in the sector of financial innovation and digital transformation, including opportunities for the development of a modern and inclusive financial system in the country.

During the meeting, Ambassador Idelta Maria Rodrigues also provided an update on Timorese workers in New Zealand, highlighting their contributions and the importance of continued cooperation to support the well-being and success of the Timorese community abroad.

The discussion covered potential areas for collaboration, including increasing exports of coffee and organic agricultural products, such as beans, peppers, garlic and the development of the Blue Economy through carbon credits for seaweed farmers.
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Tetum version
Dili, Timor-Leste, 2 Juñu 2026 – Sua Excelensia Embaixadora Idelta Maria Rodrigues akompaña Grupu Delegasaun Toroa hamutuk ho Sr. Dave Ananth, Xefe Dezenvolvimentu Negósiu Globál, Sr. Ryan Johnson, CEO Grupu Toroa, no Sr. Aaron Wilson, Fundadór Akau Capital halo vizita kortezia ba Sua Excelensia Vise Primeiru-Ministru Fransisco Kalbualdi Lay nu’udar parte ida husi ninia programa ofisiál ne’ebé ho objetivu atu hametin kooperasaun iha área Teknolojia Finansas Dijitál no haburas entendimentu mútuo entre respetiva instituisaun no komunidade sira.

Enkontru ne’e fó oportunidade atu hametin lasu entre Timor-Leste no parseiru internasionál sira iha setór inovasaun finanseira no transformasaun dijitál, inklui oportunidade ba dezenvolvimentu sistema finanseiru modernu no inkluzivu iha país ne’e.

Iha sorumutu ne’e, Embaixadora Idelta Maria Rodrigues mós fó atualizasaun kona-ba traballadór timoroan sira iha Nova Zelándia, hodi destaka sira-nia kontribuisaun no importánsia husi kooperasaun kontinua hodi apoia moris di’ak no susesu komunidade timoroan nian iha estranjeiru.

Diskusaun kobre área potensiál sira ba kolaborasaun, inklui hasa'e esportasaun kafé no produtu agríkola orgániku sira, hanesan fehuk, pimentaun, ai-lihun no dezenvolvimentu Ekonomia Azul liuhosi kréditu karbonu ba agrikultór du'ut-tasi sira.

03/06/2026

English version
Dili, Timor-Leste, 25 May 2026 – H.E. Ambassador Idelta Rodrigues held a courtesy meeting with the Secretary of State for Vocational Training and Employment (SEFOPE), Mr. Rogério Araújo Mendonça to discuss ongoing cooperation and recent developments under the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme between Timor-Leste and New Zealand.

During the meeting, both sides exchanged updates on the implementation of the RSE programme, which continues to provide valuable employment opportunities for Timorese workers in New Zealand. Discussion also included an update on Country Liaison Officer (CLO), who supports Timorese workers participating in the RSE scheme in New Zealand, as well as preparation for the upcoming Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Forum scheduled this year.
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Tetum version
Dili, Timor-Leste, 25 Maiu 2026 – Sua Excelensia Embaixadora Idelta Rodrigues hala’o enkontru kortezia ho Sekretáriu Estadu Formasaun Profisionál no Empregu (SEFOPE), Sr. Rogério Araújo Mendonça hodi ko’alia kona-ba kooperasaun ne’ebé la’o hela no dezenvolvimentu foin lalais ne’e iha ámbitu eskema Empregadór Sazonál Rekoñesidu (RSE) entre Timor-Leste no Nova Zelándia.

Durante enkontru, parte rua troka atualizasaun kona-ba implementasaun programa RSE, ne’ebé kontinua fó oportunidade empregu ne’ebé iha valór ba traballadór timoroan sira iha Nova Zelándia. Diskusaun inklui mós atualizasaun ida kona-ba Country Liaison Officer (CLO), ne’ebé fó apoiu ba traballadór Timor-oan sira ne’ebé partisipa iha eskema RSE iha Nova Zelándia, no mós preparasaun ba Fórum Empregadór Sazonál Rekoñesidu (RSE) ne’ebé sei mai ne’ebé ajenda ona iha tinan ne’e.

03/06/2026

English version:
Auckland, 15 May 2025 - Honorary Consul for Timor-Leste in Auckland, Mr. Dave Ananth met with Ms. Elena Villafana-Sylvester, Strategic Partnerships Manager at UNICEF Aotearoa, to discuss early childhood care and education initiatives in Timor-Leste.

Our discussion focused on Community-Based Pre-School programmes in rural and remote communities, supported by UNICEF and the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Timor-Leste continues to face significant challenges in early childhood education, particularly accessibility and foundational learning. Strengthening literacy, numeracy, and early learning opportunities will play an important role in the country’s long-term development.

Thank you, Elena and the UNICEF team, for the meaningful discussion and for the important work being carried out in the region.

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Auckland, 15 Maiu 2025 - Konsul Honoráriu ba Timor-Leste iha Auckland, Sr. Dave Ananth hasoru malu ho Sra. Elena Villafana-Sylvester, Jerente Parseria Estratéjiku sira iha UNICEF Aotearoa, hodi diskute inisiativa kuidadu no edukasaun infánsia nian iha Timor-Leste.

Ami nia diskusaun foka ba programa Pre-Eskolár Bazeia ba Komunidade iha komunidade rurál no remota sira, ne’ebé hetan apoiu husi UNICEF no Ministériu Negósiu Estranjeiru no Komérsiu Nova Zelándia nian.

Timor-Leste kontinua hasoru dezafiu signifikativu iha edukasaun infánsia nian, partikularmente asesibilidade no aprendizajen fundamentál. Hametin literasia, numerasaun, no oportunidade aprendizajen sedu sei hala’o papél importante iha nasaun nia dezenvolvimentu ba tempu naruk.

Obrigado, Elena no ekipa UNICEF, ba diskusaun ne'ebé signifikativu no ba serbisu importante ne'ebé hala'o daudaun iha rejiaun.

01/06/2026

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Wellington, 20 May 2026 – The Embassy of Timor-Leste in New Zealand celebrated the Restoration of Independence Day of Timor-Leste together with Timorese students residing in Wellington at the Embassy.

The celebration was filled with a warm and friendly atmosphere, bringing everyone together to celebrate Timor-Leste’s journey, unity, and national spirit. Guests enjoyed an evening of music and dancing, creating happy moments together and enjoy the celebration.

The Embassy also served a variety of dishes, giving everyone the opportunity to gather to share stories, and celebrate this meaningful occasion in a spirit of friendship and togetherness.
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Wellington, 20 Maiu 2026 – Embaixada Timor-Leste iha Nova Zelándia selebra Loron Restaurasaun Independénsia Timor-Leste nian hamutuk ho estudante timoroan sira ne’ebé estuda iha Wellington iha Embaixada.

Selebrasaun ne’e nakonu ho atmosfera ne’ebé fraternidade no amizade, halibur ema hotu hodi selebra Timor-Leste nia loron importante ida ne'e ho unidade, no espíritu nasionálismu.

Embaixada ha mutuk ho estudante sira iha oportunidade atu halibur hamutuk hanoin hikas no selebra okaziaun signifikativu ida-ne'e iha espíritu amizade.

29/05/2026

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Dili, Timor-Leste, 22 May 2026 – H.E. Ambassador Idelta Rodrigues attended a meeting with the Governor of the Central Bank of Timor-Leste, Mr. Helder Lopes, to discuss preparations for the upcoming visit of the Toroa Delegation in relation to digital financial infrastructure.

During the meeting, Ambassador Idelta also shared the Embassy’s Top 5 Priorities and provided updates on the Embassy’s ongoing progress and key initiatives.

The Governor of the Central Bank of Timor-Leste also expressed his readiness to welcome and receive the Toroa Delegation during their visit to Timor-Leste.
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Dili, Timor-Leste, 22 Maiu 2026 – Sua Excelensia Embaixadora Idelta Rodrigues iha sorumutu kortesia ho Governador Banku Sentral Timor-Leste, Sr. Helder Lopes, hodi diskute preparasaun
ba vizita Delegasaun Toroa ne’ebé sei visita Timor-Leste relasiona ho infraestrutura finanseira dijitál.

Iha sorumutu ne’e, Embaixadora Idelta mós fahe Prioridade Lima husi Embaixada nian no fornese atualizasaun kona-ba Embaixada nia progresu ne’ebé la’o hela no inisiativa xave sira.

Governadór Banku Sentrál Timor-Leste mós hato’o nia prontidaun atu simu Delegasaun Toroa durante sira-nia vizita mai Timor-Leste.

26/05/2026

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Dili, Timor-Leste, 19–20 May 2026 – The Ambassador of Timor-Leste to New Zealand, H.E. Mrs. Idelta Rodrigues, attended the National Recognition Award Ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Dili, where the President of Timor-Leste, H.E. Mr. José Ramos-Horta, presented awards to two New Zealanders for their valuable service and support to Timor-Leste during the important period of 1999. The award was presented to (Ret.) Brigadier General Mr Neville Reilly, ONZM, NZGS, and (Ret.) Police Inspector Mr Raymond Sutton, ONZM, in recognition of their dedication and support during a difficult time.

The ceremony was also attended by the New Zealand Ambassador to Timor-Leste, H.E. Mrs. Helen Tunnah, showing the close friendship between Timor-Leste and New Zealand.

The following day, on 20 May, Ambassador Idelta attended the commemoration of the 24th Anniversary of the Restoration of Independence of Timor-Leste, held at Tasi-Tolu Square in Dili. The celebration marked 24 years of restored independence, a meaningful moment to reflect on the country’s journey and celebrate the strength, unity, and resilience of the Timorese people.

Later in the afternoon, Ambassador Idelta continued her engagements by attending the groundbreaking ceremony of the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Dili, held at the former Port of Dili. The event was also attended by (Ret.) Brigadier General Mr Neville Reilly, ONZM, NZGS, and (Ret.) Police Inspector Mr Raymond Sutton, ONZM, together with the government officials, diplomatic representatives, and invited guests.
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Dili, Timor-Leste, 19–20 Maiu 2026 – Embaixadóra Timor-Leste ba Nova Zelándia, Sua Excelensia Sra. Idelta Rodrigues, marka prezensa iha Serimónia Prémiu Rekoñesimentu Nasionál iha Palásiu Prezidensiál Dili, iha ne’ebé Prezidente Timor-Leste, Sua Excelensia Sr. José Ramos-Horta, entrega prémiu ba ema Nova Zelándia na’in rua ba sira-nia servisu no apoiu ne’ebé iha valór ba Timor-Leste durante períodu importante tinan 1999. Prémiu ne’e entrega ba (Retiradu) Brigadeiru Jenerál Sr. Neville Reilly, ONZM, NZGS, no (Retiradu) Inspetór Polísia Sr. Raymond Sutton, ONZM, nu’udar rekoñesimentu ba sira-nia difikuldade no apoiu durante tempu difisil.

Serimónia ne’e hetan mós partisipasaun husi Embaixadóra Nova Zelándia iha Timor-Leste, Sua Excelensia Sra. Helen Tunnah, hatudu amizade besik entre Timor-Leste no Nova Zelandia.

Loron tuir mai, iha loron 20 fulan Maiu, Embaixadora Idelta marka prezensa iha komemorasaun Aniversáriu Restaurasaun Independénsia Timor-Leste ba dala 24, ne’ebé hala’o iha Prasa Tasi-Tolu, Dili. Selebrasaun ne’e marka tinan 24 independénsia ne’ebé restaura ona, momentu ida ne’ebé signifikativu atu reflete kona-ba nasaun nia viajen no selebra forsa, unidade, no reziliénsia povu Timor nian.

Iha parte lorokraik, Embaixadora Idelta kontinua ninia kompromisu sira hodi tuir serimónia inaugurasaun Sentru Konvensaun Internasionál (ICC) iha Dili, ne’ebé hala’o iha eis Portu Dili. Eventu ne'e mós hetan partisipasaun husi (Ret.) Brigadeiru Jenerál Sr. Neville Reilly, ONZM, NZGS, no (Ret.) Inspetór Polísia Sr. Raymond Sutton, ONZM, hamutuk ho ofisiál governu nian, reprezentante diplomátiku sira, no konvidadu sira.

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