The president of Timor-Leste, officially the President of the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste (; ) is the head of state of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. The executive powers of the president are limited; however, the President is also the ex officio head of the Council of State, is able to veto legislation, and is the supreme commander of the Timor-Leste Defence Force.
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