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- 23 of Outubro of 2019Message of congratulation for the swearing-in of the President and Vice-President of the Republic of IndonesiaPresidency of the Council of Ministersmore
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October 23, 2019
Message of congratulation for the swearing-in of the President and Vice-President of the Republic of Indonesia
The Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste addresses warm congratulations to His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo and His Excellency, the Vice-President of the Republic of Indonesia, Ma'ruf Amim, on heir swearing-in, expressing its wish for the greatest success in the tasks their high positions call on both to perform.
Timor-Leste and Indonesia share a close relationship of cooperation, solidarity and proximity, in a exemplary climate of truth and friendship, which has been essential for the consolidation of the stability and security necessary for the development of the two Nations, based on strong historical, economic and cultural ties, and in the presence, in both societies, of dynamic and fully integrated communities.
Timor-Leste reaffirms its conviction in deepening the relationships of fraternal friendship that unites the peoples of both countries, in the various bilateral and multilateral spheres, in the course of the mandate that now begins. ENDS - 23 of Outubro of 2019Meeting of the Council of Ministers of October 23, 2019Presidency of the Council of Ministersmore
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Meeting of the Council of Ministers of October 23, 2019
The Council of Ministers met at the government Palace in Dili and analyzed the master plan for the requalification of the Dili International Airport, presented by the Interministerial Commission for the negotiation of financial support for the requalification of the President Nicolau Lobato International Airport. Established on 24 May 2019, the Inter-ministerial Commission is chaired by the Minister of State of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers and includes the Interim Minister of Finance, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, the Minister of Public Works and by the Minister of Transport and Communications. The Interministerial Commission, together with the Interministerial Working Group for the President Nicolau Lobato International Airport Development Project, has worked on the analysis of technical, social, environmental and financial requirements of the options for the extension of the runway and for the requalification of the airport terminal.
The Council of Ministers also heard a presentation by TNA Solution regarding a private investment proposal in the urban waste management sector. This consortium intends to invest in a waste collection and treatment management program in the municipality of Dili, in a project that does not require any governmental investment, and which aims to transform Tibar's dump into a waste treatment plant, which includes water treatment, recycling and fertilizer production.
The Minister of Legislative Reform and Parliamentary affairs, Fidelis Manuel Leite Magalhães, presented two draft laws, approved by the Council of Ministers, concerning the Legal Regime of Voluntary Arbitration and the legislative authorization for the Amendment of the Civil Procedure Code. The draft laws aim to improve and strengthen the justice administration system, so that it offers all citizens a judicial service that ensures the objective, impartial, equitable, useful and efficient resolution of disputes.
The Minister for Legislative Reform and Parliamentary Affairs also presented a draft resolution to the national Parliament for the accession of Timor-Leste to the New York Convention of 1958 on the recognition and execution of foreign arbitral sentences. As the New York Convention constitutes an essential pillar of international arbitration and has already been ratified by 161 States, the accession of Timor-Leste constitutes an important incentive to intensify foreign trade relations and to help promote foreign investment.
The Council of Ministers approved the proposal for a Government resolution, presented by the Minister for Legislative Reform and Parliamentary Affairs, approving the rules of procedure of the Council of Ministers. The revision of the rules of procedure seeks to reinforce the moment of the decision to legislate, properly guiding the legislative process, in order to fulfill the plans of the Government's Organic to reinforce the political control of the Council of Ministers on the activities of legislative reform, especially of the Prime Minister in exercising the powers of leadership of Government action.
The Minister of Defense, Filomeno da Paixão de Jesus, presented a resolution of the Government, approved by the Council of Ministers, concerning the total amount of recruits to be hired for FALINTIL - Defense Forces of Timor-Leste (F-FDTL). As such, in te year 2020 a total of 600 people will be recruited to join F-FDTL.
The Minister of Public Works, Salvador Soares dos Reis Pires and the Director of the National Procurement Commission (CNA), Aniceto do Rosário, presented a proposal for deliberation, approved by the Council of Ministers, for the reopening of the public tender for the light fuel supply to the Hera power plant for the years 2019 and 2020, due to the withdrawal of one of the companies that was part of the consortium which won the first the first tender.
The Director of the CNA also presented a proposal of deliberation for the award of the construction contract of the new District Court of Dili, with the procurement process completed with impartiality and transparency and confirmation that winning company has fulfilled all the necessary requirements. This project will be financed with budget from the Infrastructure Fund.
The Council of Ministers approved a message in which it addresses warm congratulations to the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo and the Vice-President of the Republic of Indonesia, Ma'ruf Amin, on their swearing-in, wishing both the greatest success in the performance of the high positions for which they have been called.
Finally, the Acting Minister of State Administration, Abílio José Caetano, gave a presentation on the natural disasters and destruction of houses and other properties that have affected several areas of the country and the Council of Ministers deliberated the attribution of humanitarian support to the affected population. The Ministry of State Administration, together with other relevant ministries, will identify all the necessary details for the distribution of this support. ENDS - 22 of Outubro of 2019Condolences on the death of the former Minister of Defense of the VI Constitutional Government, Cirilio CristóvãoPresidency of the Council of Ministersmore
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October 21, 2019
Condolences on the death of the former Minister of Defense of the VI Constitutional Government, Cirilio Cristóvão
available soon - 16 of Outubro of 2019Meeting of the Council of Ministers of October 16, 2019Analyzed:more
1 - National Maritime Authority System
Approved:
1 - Full powers for the signature of the subsidiary agreement between the Government of Timor-Leste and the Federal Government of Australia, concerning the Program for the Elimination of Violence against Women in Timor-Leste (Nabilan)
2 - Amendment to the list of names to be proposed to the President of the Republic for the leadership of the diplomatic missions of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste in the Lao People's Democratic Republic and Vatican. - 10 of Outubro of 2019250th Anniversary of the City of DiliPrime Ministermore
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Dili, October 10, 2019
250th Anniversary of the City of Dili
Thursday, October 10th, 2019, we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the city of Díli, as the capital of Timor-Leste.
Although the capital city is not considered, under Article 14th of the Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, a national symbol, as the flag, emblem and national anthem, it is nevertheless a “symbol of Independence and National Development”, for most of the national and foreign citizens who visit us.
The date of the beginning of the construction of the city, therefore, is a great example and reference to reflect on the processes of construction, planning and urban planning, in favour of a city that we want increasingly humane, sustainable and environmentally friendly, in accordance with international best practices.
Considering that the VIII Constitutional Government Program has prioritized the wellbeing of citizens, in particular its component of access to education, health, social security, housing, electricity, water and sanitation services, pillars of a city provided with good quality of life, we invite all citizens to join these celebrations, through increasingly informed, active, participatory and committed citizenship, for the good development of our capital city, in collaboration with the Government and with the local authorities.
We want to have a clean, green and supportive City to live and work. 
09 of Outubro of 2019Meeting of the Council of Ministers of October 9, 2019Presidency of the Council of Ministersmore
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Meeting of the Council of Ministers of October 9, 2019
The Council of Ministers met at the Government Palace in Dili and analyzed the proposed Decree-Law, presented by the Prime Minister, Taur Matan Ruak, referring to the Sixth Amendment to the Decree-law Nº 10/2005 of 21 November on the Legal Procurement Regime. This amendment seeks to ensure that the advertising of international public procurement notices is no longer necessarily published in international printed newspapers and is then publicized on electronic platforms Internationally used for this purpose, as well as in a newspaper with national circulation. The proposal will again be analyzed at a later meeting of the Council of Ministers.
The Council of Ministers examined the proposed Decree-Law, presented by the Minister of Justice, Manuel Cárceres da Costa, which establishes the new regime of admission and training in the careers of Judicial Magistrates, the Public Prosecutor's Office and the Public Defenders Office while regulating the nature, structure and functioning of the Legal and Judicial Training Centre. The proposal will again be analyzed at a later meeting of the Council of Ministers.
The Minister of Transport and Communications, José Agustinho da Silva and the National Procurement Commission presented two proposals for deliberation to the Council of Ministers concerning the procurement process for the update of 200 MBS satellite Broadband for 1 GBS and contract splicing for satellite broadband update from 100 to 200 Mbps. The proposal will again be analyzed at a later meeting of the Council of Ministers.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Dionísio da Costa Babo Soares, gave a presentation to the Council of Ministers on possible applications of Timor-Leste to the position of Vice-President of the 76th General Assembly of the United Nations, to positions in The United Nations Economic and Social Council, the Human Rights Council and the UN Women Executive Council, and applications to the Committee on Population and Development and the non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. ENDS- 04 of Outubro of 2019Condolences on the death of former President of the Court of Appeal Guilhermino da SilvaPrime Ministermore
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Dili, October 4, 2019
Condolences on the death of former President of the Court of Appeal Guilhermino da Silva
His Excellency Prime Minister Taur Matan Ruak express his deep regret and sadness with the news of the death of the former President of the Court of Appeal, Dr. Guilhermino da Silva, who passing away in October 3rd 2019.
“I am really sorry to hear the news of the passing of former President of the Court of Appeal which I deeply regret. I knew Mr. Guilhermino da Silva very well, he was humble and dedicated all his life to the development of the justice sector. When I was President of the Republic, we used to meet each other in the Presidential Palace, to share thoughts and ideas regarding the justice sector of our nation. Sadly, he was not able to finish his mandate, due to health problems, and he submitted his resignation letter to me, which I accepted so that he could concentrated fully on his health treatment and recovery. Unfortunately, God had another plan for him, so he let us early.
I would like to take this moment of grieving, on behalf of VIII Constitutional Government and on my one, to offer my deepest condolences to the bereaved family and we all pray that God will offer him an eternal resting place in Heaven” said Prime Minister Taur Matan Ruak. End 
02 of Outubro of 2019Meeting of the Council of Ministers of October 2, 2019Analyzed:more
1 - Presentation on the development plan of the Port of Hera;
2 - Proposals for deliberation, relating to the process of early procurement and amendment of the contract for satellite broadband update.
Approved
1 - Government Resolution concerning the renewal of the mandate of the members of the of the Timorese Archive and Resistance Museum IP (AMRT);
2 - Government Resolution on the reserve for Timor Gap-Timor Gas & Petroleum, E.P. in public procurement for the conclusion of petroleum contracts;
3 - General State Budget for 2020.
