Government of Timor-Leste

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• 26 of April of 2025Words of Appreciation

  On this occasion, and on behalf of the Joint Commission composed of the Archdiocese of Dili, the Apostolic Nunciature, and the 9th Constitutional Government, led by Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, we express our gratitude for the Funeral Mass and Last Tribute to His Holiness Pope Francis, held at the Holy Altar of Tasitolu, today, April 26th, 2025.

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• 23 of April of 2025Meeting of the Council of Ministers on April 23rd 2025

  Aproved:
  
  ✅ 1 - Coordination of the organisation of the ceremonies in honour of His Holiness Pope Francis; and
  
  ✅ 2 - List of Reservations for Accession to the ASEAN Comprehensive Investment Agreement.

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• 22 of April of 2025Extraordinary Meeting of the Council of Ministers on April 22nd 2025

  Approved
  
  1 - National Mourning throughout the territory of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, as a sign of condolences for the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis

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• 21 of April of 2025Condolence Statement by the Government of Timor-Leste following the death of His Holiness Pope Francis

  Timor-Leste was deeply saddened to learn of His Holiness Pope Francis's death. He was a spiritual leader with an invaluable impact on humanity, a tireless defender of the most vulnerable, and a promoter of peace, justice, and fraternity among peoples.

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• 10 of April of 2025Day off on the afternoon of April 17th and all day on April 21st, 2025, for the Easter Celebration

  Day off on the afternoon of April 17th and all day on April 21st, 2025, for the Easter Celebration

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• 09 of April of 2025Meeting of the Council of Ministers on April 9th, 2025

  Aproved:
  
  ✅ 1 - Revocation of the Legal Regime for the Public-Private Partnership of Diagnostic Services;
  
  ✅ 2 - Second amendment to the Public Prosecutor's Statute;
  
  ✅ 3 - Regulation of the ceremonial raising and lowering of the National Flag at official ceremonies commemorating the Proclamation and Restoration of National Independence;
  
  ✅ 4 - Appointment of members and President of the General Council of the Polytechnic Institute of Betano;
  
  ✅ 5 - Suspension of the opening of new study cycles in Higher Education;
  
  ✅ 6 - Memorandum of Understanding with Malaysia on Cooperation in Higher Education; and
  
  ✅ 7 - Establishment of Cabos de Timor-Leste, EP.

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• 03 of April of 2025Extraordinary Meeting of the Council of Ministers on April 3rd, 2025

  Analysed:
  
  ➡️ - Presentation of the results of the audits carried out by the international company EY.
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• 02 of April of 2025Meeting of the Council of Ministers on April 2nd, 2025

  Approved:
  
  1 - extends, until December 31st, 2025, the suspension of the teaching, learning and practice of martial arts and the temporary closure of all places and facilities intended for the teaching, learning and practice of martial arts;
  
  2 - second amendment to Law no. 8/2004, of June 16th, which approves the Civil Service Statute;
  
  3 - Voluntary Contribution of US$ 500,000 to the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance (AHA Center);
  
  4 - Special Administrative Region of Oe-Cússe Ambeno (RAEOA)’ special administration model.

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