Tethys Adds Member to Board

Tethys Petroleum Limited announced the appointment of Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad to the Board of Directors of Tethys Petroleum Limited.

The appointment of the new director is subject to acceptance by the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Ambassador Khalilzad will also chair a new Strategic Risk Committee of the Board.

Dr. David Robson, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, commented, "I am delighted that Ambassador Khalilzad has agreed to join our Board. The Ambassador brings with him a vast set of skills and global insight, which I believe will complement the strengths of our other Board members. Ambassador Khalilzad is a very well known and respected diplomat in the Central Asian/Caspian/Middle East region as well as his global experience particularly during his period as United States Ambassador to the United Nations. This addition to the Board will help provide further guidance in moving the Company forward."