41. The United Nations still recognizes Portugal as the administering power . 42. The United Nations still recognizes Portugal as the administering power in the half island. 43. But the United Nations still recognizes Portugal as the territory's administering power . gf 44. The United Nations still regards Portugal as the administering power of the half-island territory. 45. The United Nations regards Portugal as East Timor's administering power . 46. But the United Nations still recognizes Portugal as the administering power of East Timor. 47. The United Nations considers Portugal to be the administering power in the former colony. 48. The United Nations recognizes Portugal as the territory's administering power . 49. The United Nations still considers Portugal to be the legitimate administering power in the territory. 50. The United Nations still considers Portugal the administering power .