Media Releases
- 12 of June of 2026The Government of Timor-Leste congratulates the Philippines on Independence DayPresidency of the Council of Ministersmore
Spokesperson of the Government of Timor-Leste
Ninth Constitutional Government
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Dili, June 12th, 2026
Press Release
The Government of Timor-Leste congratulates the Philippines on Independence Day
The Government of Timor-Leste joins the celebrations of the Independence Day of the Republic of the Philippines, observed on June 12th, and extends its congratulations to the Government and people of the Philippines on this historic occasion. The Philippines declared its independence on June 12th, 1898.
Timor-Leste and the Philippines have long-standing friendly and cooperative relations and share a common commitment to promoting peace, stability, and development across Southeast Asia.
Agio Pereira, Minister of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers and Government Spokesperson, stated that “as the Filipino people celebrate Independence Day, Timor-Leste extends its congratulations to the Philippines, a friendly nation and regional partner with which it maintains a relationship of cooperation and mutual respect. At a time when various communities continue to recover from the aftermath of the recent earthquake that struck the country, we also extend our solidarity to the Filipino people. We wish the Philippines prosperity and well-being and reiterate our commitment to strengthening the bonds of friendship between our countries.” END - 08 of June of 2026The Government of Timor-Leste Expresses Solidarity with the Philippines Following the Earthquake in MindanaoThe Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste expresses its deep solidarity with the Government and people of the Republic of the Philippines following today's 7.8-magnitude earthquake on the island of Mindanao, which has resulted in fatalities, injuries, significant damage to infrastructure, and the evacuation of communities due to the risk of a tsunami.more
- 03 of June of 2026The Government expresses its condolences on the passing of Father Agostinho da CostaThe Government of Timor-Leste extends its deepest condolences on the passing of Reverend Father Agostinho da Costa, which occurred on June 3rd, 2026, at the Eduardo Ximenes Regional Hospital (HOREX) in Baucau.more
- 03 of June of 2026Meeting of the Council of Ministers on June 3rd, 2026Approvedmore
1 - Extension until December 31, 2026, of the suspension of the teaching, learning, and practice of martial arts.
2 - Proposal to the National Parliament for the ratification of the Cebu Protocol amending the ASEAN Charter.
3 - Granting of full powers to establish diplomatic relations between Timor-Leste and the Federated States of Micronesia.
4 - Determination of the annual staffing requirements for the PNTL in 2026.
5 - Acceptance of Timor-Leste hosting the 115th Meeting of the ASEAN Coordinating Committee on Services (CCS).
Supported
1 - New budget preparation methodology.
2 - Signing of memoranda of understanding between Timor-Leste and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the areas of education and higher education.
Analysed
1 - National Ocean Week 2026. - 27 of May of 2026Extraordinary Meeting of the Council of Ministers on May 27th, 2026Analysed:more
➡️ 1 – Execution of the 2026 General State Budget. - 13 of May of 2026Meeting of the Council of Ministers on May 13th, 2026Approved:more
✅ 1 - First amendment to the 2026 GSB – Amended GSB;
✅ 2 - Authorisation to enter into a financing agreement with the European Union regarding the initiative “Creation and Development of Sustainable Businesses and the Circular Economy (CRESCE)”;
✅ 3 - Authorisation to enter into a financing agreement with the European Union regarding the initiative “E-Governance for the Judicial System in Timor-Leste (e-JUS TL)”;
✅ 4 - Measures to strengthen public safety and prevent violence. - 30 of April of 2026Timor-Leste mourns the passing of John M. MillerThe Government of Timor-Leste expresses its deep sorrow at the recent passing of John M. Miller in New York, co-founder and former National Coordinator of the East Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN), and a longtime friend of the Timorese.more
- 30 of April of 2026Meeting of the Council of Ministers on April 30th, 2026Approved:more
✅ 1 - Expenditures related to the construction contract for the Laueli irrigation project;
✅ 2 - Expenditures for the execution of a Grant Agreement between the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources and TIMOR GAP, E.P.;
Analysed:
➡️1 - Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Brunei Darussalam to strengthen cooperation in the energy sector;
➡️2 - Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Brunei Darussalam on cooperation in the health sector.
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