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On May 14^th, 2026, Agio Pereira, Minister of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers and the lead negotiator in the Greater Sunrise discussions, met at the Government Palace in Dili with Paul Sullivan, Senior Vice President of Woodside Energy for the development of the Greater Sunrise field, accompanied by Woodside’s Country Manager in Timor-Leste, António dos Santos. 

The meeting aimed to review the status of the Greater Sunrise project and to strengthen coordination between the Government and Woodside on the ongoing technical, commercial, and regulatory negotiations.

During the meeting, participants discussed recent progress in the negotiations and developments towards an integrated development model that links field operations to onshore processing infrastructure.

Minister Agio Pereira emphasised the national importance of Greater Sunrise to Timor-Leste, highlighting its links to national sovereignty, the development of the South Coast, and the creation of a sustainable economic foundation for future generations.

During the meeting, the next steps were discussed, including site visits to the South Coast and the Beaço area, as well as further meetings with the Prime Minister and relevant authorities to advance the negotiations.

Woodside, an Australian energy company, is a member of the Greater Sunrise field development consortium (Sunrise Joint Venture), holding a 33.44% stake alongside TIMOR GAP (56.6%) and Osaka Gas Australia (10%).

The Sunrise and Troubadour natural gas and condensate fields, collectively known as the Greater Sunrise fields, lie approximately 150 kilometres southeast of Timor-Leste and 450 kilometres northwest of Darwin in Australia’s Northern Territory.

An independent feasibility study conducted in 2024 confirmed the project’s viability in Timor-Leste and its potential contribution to the national economy.

The development of Greater Sunrise, including the pipeline connection to the south coast, aligns with the national priorities for economic growth and development set by the 9th Government.

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The 22nd edition of the “Government Page” TV show will feature an important discussion on the economic future of Timor-Leste, bringing together international and national perspectives on resilience, diversification, and sustainable development. The TV Show will include the Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), André Roncaglia, and the Governor of the Central Bank of Timor-Leste (BCTL), Hélder Lopes, who will analyse the impact of global economic challenges on small economies and the strategies needed to strengthen Timor-Leste’s long-term stability. 

During the interview, the guests will discuss key issues, including inflation, the role of the Petroleum Fund, private-sector development, investment in human capital and infrastructure, and opportunities in agriculture, ecotourism, and digital services. The discussion will also aim to highlight the importance of sound fiscal policy, financial regulation, and economic diversification in building a more resilient and sustainable economy for future generations.

This programme is sponsored by the Office of the Government Spokesperson, under the authority of Agio Pereira, Minister of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, and is produced in partnership with RTTL and the national media. Hosted by Nélia Chaves, with Ika Moniz as executive producer, the “Government Page” TV show serves as a platform for institutional communication focused on the public interest, aiming to ensure the public’s access to the Government’s key actions and decisions.

The Government invites all citizens to tune in to the latest episode of the “Government Page” TV show on Wednesday, May 15^th, 2026, at 8:00 p.m., on RTTL and the media’s official social media channels.

 

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On May 12^th, 2026, Minister of Trade and Industry Nino Pereira addressed the opening plenary session of the 2026 ADB-World Bank Trade Forum at the Kempinski Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. 

The forum, organised by the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank, in collaboration with IMD Business School and the Paris School of Economics, was held under the theme “Trade Policy in a Fragmented World: Accessions, Industrial Policy, and the New Multilateralism.”

In his remarks, the Minister noted that the current global trade environment remains marked by political uncertainty, industrial policy measures, and geopolitical tensions. In this context, he emphasised the importance of cooperation, predictability, and a rules-based multilateral trading system.

Nino Pereira also highlighted Timor-Leste’s accession to the World Trade Organisation in 2024 and its admission as a full member of the Association of Southeast Asia in 2025 as key milestones in the country’s regional and global economic integration.

The Minister reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to aligning national policies and legal frameworks with regional commitments and to promoting economic diversification, trade facilitation, regulatory coherence, institutional capacity building, and inclusive economic growth.

In closing, Nino Pereira reiterated Timor-Leste’s willingness to strengthen cooperation with international partners, including the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank, to support a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable regional and global trading system.