Publications
03 of January of 2018ICSID Arbitration Tribunal confirms it does not have jurisdiction in case brought by Lighthouse against Timor-Leste : arbitration declared closedOn 22 December 2017, an arbitral tribunal constituted under the auspices of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) handed down its decision on jurisdiction in favour of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste (Timor-Leste). The arbitration concerned claims made against Timor-Leste by an Australian company, Lighthouse Corporation Pty Ltd, and a Seychellois company, Lighthouse Corporation Ltd IBC (together Lighthouse). Timor-Leste at all times maintained that ICSID did not have jurisdiction to hear and decide the dispute. The arbitral tribunal (Tribunal) has found that (i) it lacks jurisdiction over the present dispute; (ii) Lighthouse shall bear the entirety of the costs of the arbitration; (iii) Lighthouse shall pay USD 1,300,000 on account of Timor-Leste's legal fees and (iv) all other requests for relief are dismissed.
As a consequence of these findings, the Tribunal has declared the proceedings closed in accordance with ICSID Arbitration Rule 38(1).
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23 of November of 2017Press Release issued by the Permanent Court of Arbitration on November 23, 2017: Timor-Leste and Australia continue engagement with Greater Sunrise Joint Venture and progress towards signature of maritime boundary treatyFollowing the meetings held this past week in Singapore to review the development concept for the Greater Sunrise gas fields.98.22 KB
15 of Outubro of 2017Press Release issued by the Permanent Court of Arbitration on October 15, 2017: Timor-Leste and Australia reach agreement on treaty text reflecting 30 August Comprehensive Package AgreementFollowing meetings held this past week in the Hague, Netherlands.97.18 KB
29 of September of 2017Speech by Minister of State Ramos-Horta at the celebration of the National Day of China, in DiliThe Minister of State and National Security Adviser, José Ramos-Horta, represented the Prime Minister, Mari Alkatiri, on China’s National Day celebration, which was celebrated at the Chinese embassy, in Dili, on the 29th September.81.57 KB
01 of September of 2017Press Release issued by the Permanent Court of Arbitration: Timor-Leste and Australia Achieve Breakthrough in Maritime Boundary Conciliation ProceedingsPress Release following meetings held this past week in Copenhagen, Denmark.98.16 KB
14 of August of 2017Roadmap for Implementation of 2030 AgendaOn the 22nd of May 2017, during the Global Conference on the 2030 Agenda held in Dili, the Government launched Timor-Leste’s Roadmap for the Implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs. The work to produce this document reflects the Government’s commitment to implementing the new United Nations Agenda with its 17 Sustainable Development Goals [SDGs].2180.92 KB
10 of August of 2017Press Release issued by the Permanent Court of Arbitration: Timor-Leste and Australia Continue Discussions with Conciliation Committee in Maritime Boundary ProceedingsUpdate on Conciliation Commission proceedings following meetings held in Singapore in July 2017.175.35 KB
04 of August of 2017Snapshot of the Sixth Constitutional Government Mandate [2015-2017]The Snapshot of the Sixth Constitutional Government Mandate [2015-2017], a book setting out the main activities and achievements of the Government since its inauguration on the 16th of February 2015. The ‘snapshot’ details advances made in the social, infrastructure, economic and governance sectors and includes a catalogue of all legislation approved. Seven major speeches are published along with short reports of nine highlighted initiatives in a section called ‘Did you know that ... ’.
The launch of the Snapshot of the Sixth Constitutional Government and the presentation of Handover Documents to the Prime Minister occurred on August 4th, at the Noble Hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation.3517.68 KB
28 of July of 2017National Employment Strategy 2017-2030After its approval in the Council of Ministers, the National Employment Strategy (NES) 2017-2030 was officially presented on the 17th July at Timor Plaza by the Secretary of State for Employment Policy and Vocational Training (SEPFOPE), with the support of the Office of the Minister of State, Coordinator for Economic Affairs (MECAE) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO).3134.76 KB
29 of June of 2017Statement of His Excellency Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste on LGBT AcceptanceA march in Dili, on June 29th, celebrated LGBT Pride Day (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transvestite, Transsexual and Transgender people). The Prime Minister, Rui Maria de Araújo, made a point of sending a message on non-discrimination of young people of different sexual orientations.
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