Government of Timor-Leste

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• 08 of June of 2026The Government of Timor-Leste Expresses Solidarity with the Philippines Following the Earthquake in Mindanao

  The 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.

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• 03 of June of 2026The Government expresses its condolences on the passing of Father Agostinho da Costa

  The 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.

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• 03 of June of 2026Meeting of the Council of Ministers on June 3rd, 2026

  Approved
  
  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.

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• 27 of May of 2026Extraordinary Meeting of the Council of Ministers on May 27th, 2026

  Analysed:
  
  
  ➡️ 1 – Execution of the 2026 General State Budget.

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• 13 of May of 2026Meeting of the Council of Ministers on May 13th, 2026

  Approved:
  
  ✅ 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.

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• 30 of April of 2026Timor-Leste mourns the passing of John M. Miller

  The 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.

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• 30 of April of 2026Meeting of the Council of Ministers on April 30th, 2026

  Approved:
  
  
  ✅ 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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• 22 of April of 2026Meeting of the Council of Ministers on April 22nd, 2026

  Approved:
  
  ✅ 1 - First amendment to the Public Debt Regime;
  
  ✅ 2 - A vote of condolence on the passing of the Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Culture, José Honório da Costa Pereira Jerónimo;
  
  ✅ 3 - Dismissal of the heads of RAEOA services and appointment of the President, Secretaries, and Regional Directors of RAEOA;
  
  ✅ 4 - Fees payable for administrative acts and services related to motor vehicles and their drivers.

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