26 June 1997
The Northern Territory has a long history of interaction with West Timor and links between the capital Kupang and Darwin. Territory business people had historic investments in West Timor including Bruce and Marie Fadelli. Both later played an important role in the Australia Indonesia Business Council, NT Exporters Council and the NT Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Health and education links were also very strong with Kupang offering Indonesian language programs for Territorians. West Timor Delegation Leader presents a gift to Chief Minister Shane Stone to celebrate EXPO 97. The International Pavilion named for former Chief Minister Marshall Perron.