Cybersecurity & Digital Government: Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão has ordered the creation of an Interministerial Committee on Cybersecurity and the Digitalisation of State Services (CICDE), chaired by the Presidency of the Council of Ministers and bringing together key ministries and security bodies to coordinate policy and implementation. INTERFET Memorial: The Government met Australian and presidential representatives to advance the future INTERFET Memorial and Museum, with the former INTERFET heliport near the Nicolau Lobato Presidential Palace identified as the site and a timeline discussed. Greater Sunrise Cooperation: Minister Agio Pereira met Woodside’s EVP Julie Fallon to strengthen cooperation on the Greater Sunrise project and its role in Timor-Leste’s long-term economic development. Labour Mobility Oversight: The Council of Ministers reviewed the Australia-linked PALM scheme, including plans to raise Timorese participation to 10,000 by 2028 and ongoing concerns about protecting workers’ rights and welfare. Connectivity Milestone: Timor-Leste’s first international subsea cable connection has moved to commercial service, linking Dili to Australia via the Timor-Leste South Submarine Cable System and expanding options beyond satellite and microwave links. Regional Security Interest: PNG’s Prime Minister James Marape said he will request Timor-Leste provide 200 defence personnel for a proposed multinational force to help secure and supervise PNG’s 2027 election.