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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...

Government Congratulates the Timorese People on the 50th Anniversary of FALINTIL
Spokesperson of the Government of Timor-Leste Ninth Constitutional Government ............................................................................................................................. August 20th, 2025 Press Release Government...

Timor-Leste Expresses Solidarity with Cape Verde Following Torrential Rains that Devastated the Country
Spokesperson of the Government of Timor-Leste Ninth Constitutional Government ............................................................................................................................. August 15th, 2025 Press Release Soon...

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...

Day Off on August 18th, 2025, on the occasion of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the National Liberation Armed Forces of Timor-Leste (FALINTIL), in the municipalities of Lautém, Baucau, Viqueque, Manatuto, Manufahi, and Liquiçá
Spokesperson of the Government of Timor-Leste Ninth Constitutional Government ............................................................................................................................. 13th August, 2025 Press Release Soon...

Government and ADB hold seminar on the concept of the National Development Bank of Timor-Leste

Government and Woodside Reinforce Alignment on Gas Processing in Timor-Leste in the Greater Sunrise Area

Governments of Timor-Leste and Northern Territory of Australia Strengthen Partnership in Several Strategic Areas

Timor-Leste Assumes Presidency of the CPLP Conference of Ministers of Youth and Sport

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...

Governments of Timor-Leste and Northern Territory of Australia Strengthen Health Cooperation

Minister Agio Pereira Meets with EU Ambassador at the End of His Diplomatic Mission to Timor-Leste

Recording of the 15th episode of the program “Página do Governo” with the Minister of Defense
Tue. 05 of August of 2025, 14:07h The Minister of Defense, Donaciano do Rosário Gomes, participated today, August 5th, 2025, in the recording of the 15th episode of the program “Página do Governo” (Government Page), which will soon be broadcast by...

Transcript of Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan’s Keynote Dialogue at Singapore Institute of International Affairs’ 17th ASEAN and Asia Forum, 5 August 2025
SIIA Chairman Associate Professor Simon Tay (Moderator): We thank the Foreign Minister for taking time (to join us today). I also want to thank him because I am putting a real challenge to him. In January this year, he gave an excellent speech,...

Ordinary Meeting of the Council of Ministers on 4th August 2025
Spokesperson of the Government of Timor-Leste Ninth Constitutional Government ............................................................................................................................. Press Release Ordinary Meeting of the...

Meeting of the Council of Ministers on July 30th 2025
Spokesperson of the Government of Timor-Leste Ninth Constitutional Government ............................................................................................................................. Press Release Meeting of the Council of...

Meeting of the Council of Ministers on July 25th 2025
Spokesperson of the Government of Timor-Leste Ninth Constitutional Government ............................................................................................................................. Press Release Meeting of the Council of...

WHO Says Rubella Eliminated in Nepal
(MENAFN) The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Monday that Nepal has successfully eliminated rubella as a public health concern. “Nepal’s success reflects the unwavering commitment of its leadership, persistent efforts of the healthcare...

Call for Applications: UNITAR Women’s Leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction for World Tsunami Awareness Day 2025
The programme is open to motivated people living in or from Pacific Island countries and territories or the Asia-Pacific, who are: An adult of 18 years or older Eager to learn about the leadership skills required for disaster risk reduction...

Imposition of Limits on Recruitment and Procurement in the Special Administrative Region of Oe-Cusse Ambeno
Spokesperson of the Government of Timor-Leste Ninth Constitutional Government ............................................................................................................................. July 31st, 2025 Press Release Imposition of...