Media Releases
- 27 of August of 2025Meeting of the Council of Ministers on 27th August 2025Approved:more
✅ 1 - Determination for the presentation of information on the Overseas Medical Assistance Scheme;
✅ 2 - Authorisation of expenditure relating to the contract for the construction of the Lacló-Sumase irrigation project, Manatuto;
✅ 3 - Creation of the Steering Committee for the preparation of the National Roadmap for the Development of the Housing Market;
✅ 4 - Full powers to sign the Subsidiary Agreement between the Governments of Timor-Leste and Australia in the context of the implementation of Phase III and IV of the Nabilan Programme;
✅ 5 - First amendment to Decree-Law No. 21/2017 of 24 May, which creates TATOLI- Timor-Leste News Agency, IP;
✅ 6 - Granting of full powers to the Minister of Transport and Communications to participate on behalf of the Government of Timor-Leste in the 28th Congress of the Universal Postal Union and Plenary Meeting for the election of the Members of the UPU Council of Administration;
✅ 7 - Permanent and substitute members of the Government on the Superior Council of the Judiciary;
✅ 8 - Donation to the Portuguese Republic to support recovery from the damage caused by the fires;
✅ 9 - Dissolution of the Executive Committee with a view to establishing the Oe-Cusse Ambeno Special Economic Development Zone (ZEEDOA);
✅ 10 - Dismissal of the President of the RAEOA Authority; and
✅ 11 - Appointment of a new provisional structure for the RAEOA to ensure continuity of administration.
Analysed:
➡️ 1 - Presentation on the Terms of Reference of the Single Digital Identity System (SIDU);
➡️ 2 - Presentation of the new Timor-Leste electronic passport model; and
➡️ 3 - Presentation of the report of the Platforma Asaun Feto (PAF), approved at the VI National Congress of Timorese Women. - 20 of August of 2025Government Congratulates the Timorese People on the 50th Anniversary of FALINTILThe 9th Constitutional Government warmly congratulates all the people of Timor-Leste on the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Armed Forces of National Liberation of Timor-Leste (FALINTIL), a historic date that marks half a century of resistance, courage, and sacrifice in the struggle for freedom and national independence.more
- 15 of August of 2025Timor-Leste Expresses Solidarity with Cape Verde Following Torrential Rains that Devastated the CountryThe Government of Timor-Leste expresses its deep solidarity with the Government and people of the Republic of Cape Verde, especially with the communities on the islands of São Vicente and neighboring islands affected by the torrential rains that fell in the early hours of Monday, August 11, 2025.more
- 15 of August of 2025Government Expresses Solidarity with the People's Republic of China in the Face of Flooding in Gansu ProvinceThe Government of Timor-Leste expresses its deep solidarity with the Government and people of the People's Republic of China, in particular the communities in Gansu Province affected by the torrential rains and floods that occurred on August 7th and 8th 2025, which resulted in loss of life, missing persons, and destruction of infrastructure and livelihoods.more
- 13 of August of 2025Day Off on August 18th, 2025, on the occasion of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the National Liberation Armed Forces of Timor-Leste (FALINTIL), in the municipalities of Lautém, Baucau, Viqueque, Manatuto, Manufahi, and LiquiçáDay Off on August 18th, 2025, on the occasion of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the National Liberation Armed Forces of Timor-Leste (FALINTIL), in the municipalities of Lautém, Baucau, Viqueque, Manatuto, Manufahi, and Liquiçámore
- 13 of August of 2025Day Off on August 19th, 2025, on the occasion of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the National Liberation Armed Forces of Timor-Leste (FALINTIL), in the municipalities of Aileu, Ainaro, Covalima, Bobonaro, and Ermera, in the Special Administrative Region of Oe-Cusse Ambeno, and on the island of AtaúroDay Off on August 19th, 2025, on the occasion of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the National Liberation Armed Forces of Timor-Leste (FALINTIL), in the municipalities of Aileu, Ainaro, Covalima, Bobonaro, and Ermera, in the Special Administrative Region of Oe-Cusse Ambeno, and on the island of Ataúromore
- 13 of August of 2025Day Off on August 20, 2025, on the occasion of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the National Liberation Armed Forces of Timor-Leste (FALINTIL).A day off is granted on August 20th, 2025, for the entire day, in the Municipality of Dili.more
- 04 of August of 2025Meeting of the Council of Ministers on 4th August 2025Approved:more
✅ 1 - Additional subscription of quotas allocated to the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, from the World Bank Group;
✅ 2 - Draft National Parliament Resolution Ratifying the Accession of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste to the Charter of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
✅ 3 - Draft National Parliament Resolution Ratifying the Declaration on the Admission of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
✅ 4 - Draft Resolution on the future direct award of a contract to PT Meridian Kreatama Mandiri, in partnership with KIAT, Lda., within the scope of the need to revise the 2011-2030 Strategic Development Plan.
Analysed:
➡️ 1 - Progress in the implementation of the General State Budget for 2025 as of July 31st, 2025.
➡️ 2 - Updated guidance and timeline from the Political Review Committee.
