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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...

Prime Minister Reaffirms Commitment to ASEAN Principles and Timor-Leste's Determination to Actively Contribute to the Region

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...

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...

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...

International Conference in Dili Debates Climate Change, Human Rights and Climate Justice

Timor-Leste takes over the Presidency of the PALOP-TL-European Union Partnership at the XV Ministerial Meeting in Dili

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...

Government Strengthens Logistics Preparedness for Emergency Response in Timor-Leste

Minister Agio Pereira meets with the World Bank to discuss new partnership priorities with Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste participates in International Forum on Maritime Economy and Fisheries in China

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...

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....

Timor-Leste kicks off negotiations to join Government Procurement Agreement
Ambassador Antonio Da Conceicao of Timor-Leste stated to the Committee: "Joining the Government Procurement Agreement is part of a broader national strategy to strengthen good governance, align with international standards and support our...

Timor-Leste Convenes Second Dili International Conference on the Law of the Sea
Thu. 22 of May of 2025, 09:33h The Land and Maritime Boundary Office (LMBO) of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste convened the Second Dili International Conference on the Law of the Sea from 15-16 May 2025, in Dili, the nation’s capital. With...

Government of Timor-Leste Expresses Deep Condolences for Victims of Air Crash in Ahmedabad
Spokesperson of the Government of Timor-Leste Ninth Constitutional Government ............................................................................................................................. June 13th, 2025 Press Release Government of...

Timor-Leste Formalizes Accession to the International Social Security Association

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...

Tammy Kassiou secures another major global business award for her work in Timor-Leste
Tammy Kassiou wins global acclaim for the GEM Institute, transforming education, skills and opportunity in Timor-Leste. SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, June 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Tammy Kassiou, founder and chair of the GEM Foundation, has once...

Timor-Leste hosts 15th Ministerial Meeting between the European Union and the PALOP-TL countries