Government of Timor-Leste

Media Releases

• 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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• 29 of March of 2025Statement by the Prime Minister of Timor-Leste on the Earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand on 28 March 2025

  The Government and people of Timor-Leste express their heartfelt condolences and deep sorrow following the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand on 28 March 2025.

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• 28 of March of 2025Timor-Leste expresses its solidarity with Thailand and Myanmar After the Devastating Earthquake

  The Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste extends its deepest sympathy and solidarity to the governments and people of Thailand and Myanmar, which were severely affected by the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the region on Friday, March 28, 2025, resulting in several fatalities, injuries, and significant material damage.

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• 26 of March of 2025Meeting of the Council of Ministers on March 26th, 2025

  Approved:
  
  1 - second amendment to Law No. 25/2021, of December 21st, on the Judicial Organisation Law;
  
  2 - authorise the signing of the Financial Contribution Agreement between Timor-Leste and the KOICA for the development of the project “For every child, Early Childhood care and Education”;
  
  3 - 7th amendment to Decree-Law no. 15/2008, of June 4th, which regulates pensions for national liberation combatants and martyrs;
  
  4 - 2nd amendment to Decree-Law no. 5/2012, of February 15th, which regulates the Single Cash Benefit for national liberation combatants and family members of martyrs;
  
  5 - dismissal of the current members of the Board of Directors of the Civil Aviation Authority of Timor-Leste, IP (AACTL) and the appointment of the new members; and
  
  6 - rules for the transition to reserve and retirement status of F-FDTL military veterans.

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