41.   The United Nations has never recognized the annexation, but Australia recognizes Indonesian sovereignty over East Timor, as does the United States.

42.   UDT president Joao Carrascalao said the conference was expected to issue a strong call to Australia to end its recognition of Indonesian sovereignty over East Timor.

43.   Indonesian sovereignty over the area is not necessarily therefore illegal, regardless of the way in which it was established.

44.   Australia is one of only a handful of countries to recognise Indonesian sovereignty over East Timor.

45.   Australia is one of only a handful of countries to recognise Indonesian sovereignty over the troubled enclave.

46.   Australia is one of only a handful of countries to recognise Indonesian sovereignty in East Timor.

47.   Australia is one of the few countries to recognise Indonesian sovereignty in the enclave, but there is intense public opposition to the policy in Australia.

48.   Australia said Friday it was standing firm on its policy of recognising Indonesian sovereignty over East Timor while backing UN efforts to find a solution for the troubled territory.

49.   But he said the Australian position continued to be one of recognising Indonesian sovereignty over East Timor.

50.   The United Nations has never recognised Indonesian sovereignty and the territory has suffered prolonged unrest.