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- 04 of May of 2025Government of Timor-Leste Congratulates Anthony Albanese on His Re-election as Prime Minister of AustraliaThe Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste warmly congratulates Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on his re-election as the head of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia.more
- 30 of April of 2025Government of Timor-Leste Congratulates Vietnam on the 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification DayThe Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, has sent a message of congratulations to his counterpart from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Pham Minh Chinh, on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day.more
- 30 of April of 2025Meeting of the Council of Ministers on April 30th 2025Aproved:more
✅ 1 - Partnership Agreement between the European Union and its Member States and the members of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States, known as the Samoa Agreement;
✅ 2 - Procedures applicable to preferential rules of origin under free trade agreements and other trade agreements;
✅ 3 - Authorisation of expenditure for the construction of the Galata irrigation project in the municipality of Baucau;
✅ 4 - Second Amendment to Government Resolution No. 7/2024 of January 24th on the establishment of the Executive Committee for the establishment of a Special Economic Development Zone in Oe-Cússe Ambeno; and
✅ 5 - Theme for the celebrations of May 20th, Independence Restoration Day. - 26 of April of 2025Words of AppreciationOn this occasion, and on behalf of the Joint Commission composed of the Archdiocese of Dili, the Apostolic Nunciature, and the 9th Constitutional Government, led by Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, we express our gratitude for the Funeral Mass and Last Tribute to His Holiness Pope Francis, held at the Holy Altar of Tasitolu, today, April 26th, 2025.more
- 23 of April of 2025Meeting of the Council of Ministers on April 23rd 2025Aproved:more
✅ 1 - Coordination of the organisation of the ceremonies in honour of His Holiness Pope Francis; and
✅ 2 - List of Reservations for Accession to the ASEAN Comprehensive Investment Agreement. - 22 of April of 2025Extraordinary Meeting of the Council of Ministers on April 22nd 2025Approvedmore
1 - National Mourning throughout the territory of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, as a sign of condolences for the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis - 21 of April of 2025Condolence Statement by the Government of Timor-Leste following the death of His Holiness Pope FrancisTimor-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.more
- 10 of April of 2025Day off on the afternoon of April 17th and all day on April 21st, 2025, for the Easter CelebrationDay off on the afternoon of April 17th and all day on April 21st, 2025, for the Easter Celebrationmore