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Launch of English Language Training for ASEAN Accession (ELTAA): Supporting Timor-Leste’s Integration into ASEAN
Mon. 29 of September of 2025, 14:44h The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, in partnership with the Civil Service Commission and the Australian Government (through its PROSIVU program), on 26 September 2025 launched the English Language...

Timor-Leste Participates in the 17th Cultural Week of China and Portuguese-speaking Countries

Joint Statement for the Official Visit of the Prime Minister of Malaysia to Timor-Leste
Ninth Constitutional Government ............................................................................................................................. JOINT STATEMENT FOR THE OFFICIAL VISIT OF THE PRIME MINISTER OF MALAYSIA TO THE...

Minister of Social Solidarity and Inclusion represents Timor-Leste at the Porto Social Forum 2025
7th Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries showcases the beauty of Chinese and Lusophone arts through the encounter of diverse cultures
MACAU, September 30 - Under the patronage of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government, organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and supported by the Macao Government Tourism Office, the Municipal Affairs...

Timor-Leste Government Launches Online Public Consultation of the National Blue Economy Policy and Action Plan
Wed. 10 of September of 2025, 18:33h Dili, 10 September 2025 – The Government of Timor-Leste has officially launched an online public consultation for the Blue Economy: Policy and Action Plan for the Promotion of a Resilient and Sustainable...

Timor-Leste and Indonesia to Commence Maritime Boundary Negotiations
Mon. 18 of August of 2025, 11:09h Dili, 18 August 2025 – Timor-Leste will host the first round of maritime boundary negotiations with Indonesia in its capital, Dili, from 19–20 August 2025. Senior officials from Timor-Leste and Indonesia will...

Suriname & Timor-Leste Malaria-Free: EBC and United to Beat Malaria Reaffirm Support Where Threats Persist
Samuel Hertz, EBC Financial Group’s Head of APAC, highlights the Group’s commitment in Pulse 360° after WHO certifies Suriname & Timor-Leste malaria-free. DC, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the World Health Organization...

Suriname & Timor-Leste Malaria-Free: EBC and United to Beat Malaria Reaffirm Support Where Threats Persist
Samuel Hertz, EBC Financial Group’s Head of APAC, highlights the Group’s commitment in Pulse 360° after WHO certifies Suriname & Timor-Leste malaria-free. DC, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the World Health Organization...

Suriname & Timor-Leste Malaria-Free: EBC and United to Beat Malaria Reaffirm Support Where Threats Persist
Samuel Hertz, EBC Financial Group’s Head of APAC, highlights the Group’s commitment in Pulse 360° after WHO certifies Suriname & Timor-Leste malaria-free. DC, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the World Health Organization...

Official Visit of Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong to New Zealand, 9 to 11 October 2025
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong is on an Official Visit to New Zealand from 9 to 11 October 2025. This is his introductory visit to New Zealand as Prime Minister. On 9 October 2025, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hosted...

Day Off on August 20, 2025, on the occasion of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the National Liberation Armed Forces of Timor-Leste (FALINTIL).
Spokesperson of the Government of Timor-Leste Ninth Constitutional Government ............................................................................................................................. 13th August, 2025 Press Release Grants day...

IPIM Organised an Entrepreneur Delegation to the First “Dili International Trade Expo 2025”
MACAU, September 5 - To enhance Macao’s pivotal role as the “Precise Connector” between China and Portuguese-speaking countries (PSCs), Macao Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) organised an entrepreneur delegation visit to East...

Timor-Leste Makes Waves with Southeast Asia’s First-Ever Government-Led Ocean Parade
Wed. 11 of June of 2025, 16:27h The Ninth Constitutional Government of Timor-Leste proudly hosted a first-ever government-led “Dili Ocean Parade,” marking a historic milestone for the Southeast Asia region. This vibrant celebration was one the...

Extraordinary Meeting of the Council of Ministers on July 28th, 2025, and 2nd Interministerial Coordination Meeting on Timor-Leste's Accession to ASEAN
Spokesperson of the Government of Timor-Leste Ninth Constitutional Government ............................................................................................................................. Press Release Extraordinary Meeting of the...

Timor-Leste and Brazil Sign Agreement to Continue Strengthening the Technical-Vocational Education
Tue. 08 of July of 2025, 15:02h The Government, through the Ministry of Education, has signed an agreement with the Brazilian Embassy in Timor-Leste to implement a simplified action pilot program aimed at strengthening the technical and vocational...

Timor-Leste Ratifies SAMOA Agreement
Mon. 30 of June of 2025, 15:04h The National Parliament approved, in a Plenary Session held on June 22, Draft Resolution No. 17/VI/2nd, referring to the ratification of the SAMOA Agreement, with 58 votes in favor, with no abstentions or votes...

Timor-Leste to Host 4th Asian Portuguese Community Conference in Dili
Thu. 26 of June of 2025, 14:12h Timor-Leste will host the 4th edition of the Asian Portuguese Community Conference (APCC) from 27 to 29 June 2025 at the Dili Convention Centre, in its capital Dili. This major regional cultural event celebrates the...

Official Visit of Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao, 13 to 16 July 2025
Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão will make an Official Visit to Singapore from 13 to 16 July 2025. This is Prime Minister Gusmão’s second Official Visit to Singapore, after his first in...

Timor-Leste Will Be Present at the 61st Venice Biennale and Invites Timorese Artists to Apply by 15 July
Fri. 20 of June of 2025, 15:32h Following the success of its inaugural presentation, Timor-Leste is pleased to announce its participation in the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia from May 9 to November 22, 2026....