AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDefense Diplomacy: China’s Defense Minister Dong Jun praised Timor-Leste for upholding “strategic autonomy” and met President José Ramos-Horta, signaling deeper military-to-military cooperation while noting Timor-Leste’s commitment to the one-China policy. Public Finance Leadership: Auditor-General David Teika Dennis resigned to become Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and Treasury, citing the need to address gaps in public financial management capacity flagged by recent audits and assessments. Anti-Corruption Cooperation: ICAC Commissioner Woo Ying-ming wrapped up an ASEAN-PAC meeting in Malaysia, pushing stronger regional coordination against cross-border, digital corruption and integrity in major infrastructure projects. Regional Governance & Learning: Cambodia and Timor-Leste shared digital governance know-how through verify.gov.kh capacity-building, with Timor-Leste’s delegation focused on practical adoption and institutional skills. Environment & Heritage: A new study warns the Timor green pigeon may be near extinction, with hunting and habitat loss still threatening the species even inside protected areas. Regional Security: The Philippines-led Asean-India Maritime Exercise planning lists Timor-Leste among participating navies, aiming to boost maritime security coordination and interoperability.
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