Extraordinary Meeting of the Council of Ministers, July 10th, 2014
Presidency of the Council of Ministers
V Constitutional Government
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Dili, July 10th, 2014
Press Release
Extraordinary Meeting of the Council of Ministers, July 10th, 2014
The Government met extraordinarily this Thursday, July 10th, 2014, in the Council of Ministers’ meeting room, at the Government’s Palace, in Díli, and approved:
1. Government Resolution on the São Tomé e Príncipe and Guinea-Bissau unpaid contributions
The Government of Timor-Leste decided to exceptionally support São Tomé e Príncipe and Guinea-Bissau in paying their unpaid contributions to the CPLP.
São Tomé e Príncipe and Guinea-Bissau face serious political constraints and economic challenges which affect not only their prospects of fighting poverty but also their national development objectives.
This decision takes into account the strong bonds of friendship, solidarity and spirit of mutual help of the people of CPLP.
The Council of Ministers also analyzed:
1. Applications for the post of Anti-Corruption Commissioner
Following the withdrawal of the application by the candidate Dr. Sergio Hornai for the election of the Anti-Corruption Commissioner, the Government has chosen new candidates to present to the National Parliament for the election of the Anti-Corruption Commissioner.
2. Organization of the X Conference of Heads of State and Government of CPLP
The Government has made a progress report on the completion of preparations of the various events taking place this July, under the X Conference of Heads of State and Government of CPLP, to be held in Dili, on July 23.
