Government of Timor-Leste

Media Releases

• 10 of February of 2026Government of Timor-Leste congratulates President-elect António Seguro on his victory in the Portuguese presidential elections

  Presidency of the Council of Ministers
  Spokesperson of the Government of Timor-Leste
  Ninth Constitutional Government
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  Press Release
  Government of Timor-Leste congratulates President-elect António Seguro on his victory in the Portuguese presidential elections
  The Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste congratulates the President-elect, António José Seguro, on his election as President of the Portuguese Republic, extending our best wishes for a successful term in service to the nation. The resounding outcome of the electoral process reflects the confidence placed in his leadership by the Portuguese people, who turned out to exercise their democratic right despite the challenges of recent days.
  Timor-Leste and Portugal share a historic friendship grounded in language, heritage and long-standing ties between our peoples. This relationship, forged through history and sustained through cooperation, remains a source of strength for our partnership today.
  At a time of global transition and uncertainty, Timor-Leste recognises Portugal’s important place in global efforts to uphold multilateralism, equality and humanitarian values. Timor-Leste’s looks forward to working with President-elect Seguro to deepen our bilateral relationship and to advance international cooperation, solidarity and human dignity. This includes through our shared commitment to the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries, which remains a central pillar of cooperation among Lusophone nations.
  
  The Government of Timor-Leste looks forward to continuing to work closely with Portugal during President-elect Seguro’s mandate, in a spirit of friendship, respect and shared purpose. END
  

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• 04 of February of 2026Meeting of the Council of Ministers on February 4th 2026

  Approved:
  
  
  ✅ 1 - Proposal to approve Timor-Leste's accession to the ASEAN Visa Exemption Framework Agreement.
  
  
  ✅ 2 - Civil Registry Code.
  
  
  ✅ 3 - First Amendment to the Judicial Officers Statute.
  
  
  ✅ 4 - Establishment of the National Council for the Organisation of Timor-Leste's ASEAN Chairmanship in 2029.
  
  
  ✅ 5 - Curriculum of the National Secondary Education Equivalency Program.
  
  
  ✅ 6 - Donation to the Portuguese Republic to support response and recovery efforts following damage caused by severe storms that hit the country.
  
  
  Analysed:
  
  
  ➡️ 1 - Presentation on Timor-Leste's participation in the ASEAN Senior Officials' Meeting and the ASEAN Ministers of Foreign Affairs Retreat.

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• 30 of January of 2026Extraordinary Meeting of the Council of Ministers on January 30th 2026

  Approved:
  
  
  ✅ 1 - Oe-Cússe Ambeno Region Statute.
  
  
  ✅ 2 - Oe-Cússe Ambeno Special Development Fund.
  
  
  ✅ 3 - Exceptional suspension of the retirement age limit for current general officers holding the positions of CEMGFA, Vice-CEMGFA and CEMFA.
  
  
  ✅ 4 - Ratification of the list of military personnel who, on December 31st, 2025, will transition to reserve status and the list of veteran military personnel who will transition to retirement status.

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• 28 of January of 2026Joint Declaration on Establishing a Parseria Foun ba Era Foun (New Partnership for a New Era) between the Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste and the Government of Australia

  Timor-Leste and Australia are partners and neighbours with a shared history, values, region and future. Recognising the strength of the partnership, His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, Prime Minister of Timor-Leste and the Honourable Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister of Australia decide to establish a Parseria Foun ba Era Foun (“Parseria”), which is Tetum for a New Partnership for a New Era. In declaring the Parseria, both Governments commit to ongoing cooperation, consultation and mutual respect for national sovereignty.

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• 27 of January of 2026Meeting of the Council of Ministers on January 27th 2026

  Approved:
  
  
  ✅ 1 - Public Subsidy Grant Scheme by the Civil Society Support Office (GASC).
  
  
  ✅ 2 - Appointment of the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of Radio and Television of Timor-Leste, EP.
  
  
  ✅ 3 - First amendment to the Public Debt Scheme.
  
  
  ✅ 4 - Establishment of the General Administrative Fees Regime.
  
  
  ✅ 5 - Donation to the Republic of Mozambique, following the floods that have severely affected that country.

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• 21 of January of 2026Media Statement by the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste On the Entry into Force of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement)

  On 17 January 2026, the third Implementing Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) entered into force.

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• 21 of January of 2026Meeting of the Council of Ministers on January 21st 2026

  Approved:
  
  ✅ 1 - Proposal to the National Parliament for approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Governments of Australia and Timor-Leste on Technical Cooperation for Development.
  
  ✅ 2 - First amendment to the organic law of the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
  
  ✅ 3 - Establishment of Fees Due for Public Administration Acts and Services Relating to Motor Vehicles and their Drivers.
  
  ✅ 4 - Regulation on the Allocation of Registration Numbers and the Issuance and Display of License Plates for Motor Vehicles and their Trailers.
  
  
  Analysed:
  
  ➡️ 1 - Presentation on Timor-Leste's participation in the ASEAN Senior Officials' Meeting (ASEAN SOM) and the ASEAN Ministers of Foreign Affairs Retreat (AMM Retreat).

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• 14 of January of 2026Meeting of the Council of Ministers on January 14th 2026

  Approved:
  
  ✅ 1 - Second amendment to the Decree-Law transforming RTTL into a public corporation.
  
  ✅ 2 - Legal Framework for Fixed-Term Employment Contracts in Public Administration.
  
  ✅ 3 - Second amendment to the Law on Political Parties.
  
  ✅ 4 - First amendment to the Decree-Law on sectoral licensing of commercial activities.
  
  
  Analysed:
  
  ➡️ 1 - Participation of Timor-Leste in the 2026 ASEAN SEOM (Senior Economic Officials Meeting).

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