 Foreign Minister of Australia Alexander Downer expressed his personal disappointment at Ramos-Horta's resignation.Following Alkatiri's resignation on 26 June, Ramos-Horta withdrew his resignation to contest the prime ministership and served in the position on a temporary basis until a successor to Alkatiri was named.On 8 July 2006, Ramos-Horta himself was appointed Prime Minister by President Gusmão.