UN Security Training: UN Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix launched a second UN Police Peacekeeping course in Australia for 50 Pacific and Timor-Leste officers, aiming to build mission-ready policing skills on human rights, child protection, and command in a UN context. Regional Security: Papua New Guinea PM James Marape met Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta at Vanuatu’s independence celebrations to discuss Timor-Leste contributing 200 defence personnel to PNG’s 2027 election security force, plus a dollar-for-dollar higher-education scholarship push. Health Milestone: WHO certified Timor-Leste malaria-free, praising sustained political will and nationwide interventions that cut cases from 223,000 to zero. Justice & Language Access: Akbayan Rep. Chel Diokno renewed calls for translating penal laws into Filipino, Bisaya, and Ilokano to improve equal access to justice—explicitly citing Timor-Leste among countries using national languages for enforcement. Governance Partnership: Australia and Timor-Leste reaffirmed support for PROSIVU Phase Two (2026–2028), targeting stronger public institutions, economic governance, and deeper ASEAN integration. Diplomacy & Education: Timor-Leste’s Ambassador to India said MBBS is available for about Rs 18 lakh, with 600+ Indian students studying in Dili under partnerships with local universities. Sports Diplomacy: The Philippines’ sports commission moved to invite Timor-Leste to the 2027 Tour of Luzon and the first Mindanao Youth Games, using sport to deepen ASEAN ties.