Presidency of the Council of Ministers
Spokesperson of the Government of Timor-Leste
Ninth Constitutional Government
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Press Release
Extraordinary Meeting of the Council of Ministers on June 25th, 2026
The Council of Ministers met in the Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão Auditorium at the Ministry of Finance in Dili and approved the draft Government Resolution, presented by Vice-Minister of Finance Regina de Jesus, regarding the composition of the Political Review Committee for the preparation of the 2027 General State Budget.
The Political Review Committee’s objective is to ensure that the annual plans of the Public Administrative Sector services and entities are feasible and aligned with the national priorities established in the 2011–2030 Strategic Development Plan, the Government Program, the medium-term plans, and other strategic documents. It is also responsible for ensuring that the allocated budgetary appropriations comply with these plans and the established expenditure ceilings, and that the inclusion of appropriations in the General State Budget is contingent upon the prior inclusion of the respective activities in the annual plans of the relevant agencies or entities.
The Political Review Committee will be chaired by the Prime Minister and will also comprise the two Vice-Prime Ministers, the Vice-Minister of Finance, the Minister of Public Works, and the Minister of Planning and Strategic Investment. The Secretary of State for Equality, the President of the Institute for the Defence of Children’s Rights, and a representative of the Association of Persons with Disabilities of Timor-Leste will also participate in the meetings of the Political Review Committee as observers. END
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The Secretary of State for Local Development, Mateus dos Santos Tallo, participated today, June 25th, 2026, in recording a new episode of the “Government Page” TV show, an initiative of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers that aims to bring citizens closer to government action by publicising the policies, programmes, and priorities of the various areas of governance.
During the interview, the Secretary of State outlined the responsibilities of the Secretariat of State for Local Development, which assists the Minister of State Administration in carrying out his duties. The Secretariat plays a key role in promoting local development, strengthening local government, and implementing the 9th Constitutional Government’s policy on decentralisation and municipal autonomy. 
The interview also focused on mechanisms to promote community participation and social inclusion, as well as on the process of drafting Community Development Plans and Municipal Development Plans—tools designed to ensure that development meets the needs and priorities of communities. Progress in drafting these plans in the villages and municipalities was also reported.
At the end of the interview, the Secretary of State for Local Development addressed a message to local communities and authorities, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to promoting more responsive local government and to fostering participatory, inclusive, and sustainable development throughout the country.
Organised by the Office of the Government Spokesperson, led by Agio Pereira, Minister of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, the “Government Page” TV show is produced in partnership with Radio and Television of Timor-Leste (RTTL) and national media outlets to strengthen government transparency, accountability, and citizens’ access to information on the Government’s key decisions and policies.
“Government Page” TV show hosted by Nélia Chaves and produced by Ika Moniz, has established itself as a forum for institutional dialogue focused on the public interest. The show, recorded by RTTL, also receives technical support from the communications teams of the Office of the Prime Minister, the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, and the office of the government member being interviewed.
The episode featuring the Secretary of State for Local Development will soon be broadcast on RTTL and across social media.
All previously broadcast episodes are available on the YouTube channel @PCMPAGINADOGOVERNOTIMORLESTE
url: https://timor-leste.gov.tl?lang=en&p=07:30 a.m. – 7:40 a.m. – Travel from the Residence to the CCF – Location: Farol
7:40 a.m. – 8:40 a.m. – Visit to the CCF – Location: CCF Comoro
8:45 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. – From the CCF to the F-FDTL Headquarters
8:50 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Visit to F-FDTL Headquarters – Location: F-FDTL Headquarters, Fatuhada
9:00 a.m. – 9:05 a.m. – From F-FDTL Headquarters to the Office of the President
9:05 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. – Visit to the Office of the President – Location: Office of the President, Aitarak Laran
9:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – From the Office of the President to Dili Cathedral
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Mass at Dili Cathedral – Location: Dili Cathedral
11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – From Dili Cathedral to the National Parliament
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM – Visit to the National Parliament – Location: National Parliament
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM – From the National Parliament to the Heroes’ Garden, Metinaro
1:45 PM – Funeral Ceremony – Location: Heroes’ Garden, Metinaro
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