Government of Timor-Leste

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• 20 of August of 2025Government Congratulates the Timorese People on the 50th Anniversary of FALINTIL

  The 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.

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• 15 of August of 2025Timor-Leste Expresses Solidarity with Cape Verde Following Torrential Rains that Devastated the Country

  The 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.

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• 15 of August of 2025Government Expresses Solidarity with the People's Republic of China in the Face of Flooding in Gansu Province

  The 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.

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• 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 Liquiçá

  Day 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 Liquiçá

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• 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 Ataúro

  Day 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 Ataúro

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• 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.

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• 04 of August of 2025Meeting of the Council of Ministers on 4th August 2025

  Approved:
  ✅ 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.

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• 31 of July of 2025Imposition of Limits on Recruitment and Procurement in the Special Administrative Region of Oe-Cusse Ambeno

  Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, through Order No. 014/PM/VII/2025, published on Thursday, July 31st, 2025, established a set of administrative and financial restrictions applicable to the Special Administrative Region of Oe-Cusse Ambeno (RAEOA), effective as of the day following its publication.

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