“I have ascertained that the policy on joining ASEAN is non-partisan, bi-partisan, and is of broad national consensus,” said Dr Surin Pitsuwan in Dili. The Secretary-General said he was assured of this by the highest levels of Government and the general body politic throughout his trip. During his visit to Dili from 4-6 December 2012, the Secretary-General and his delegation called on President Taur Matan Ruak, Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao, and Senior Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Dr Jose Luis Guterres.