Meeting of the Council of Ministers on May 12th, 2021
Presidency of the Council of Ministers
Eighth Constitutional Government
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Press Release
Meeting of the Council of Ministers on May 12th, 2021
The Council of Ministers met in the Ministry of Finance, in Dili and approved the draft Decree-Law that establishes the Legal Regime of Soil Classification and Qualification, presented by the Vice-Prime Minister and Minister of Planning and Territory, José Maria dos Reis. This diploma aims to establish the soil classification and qualification parameters, applicable to the procedures for the preparation, amendment and review of territorial plans of municipal scope, in accordance with the land use regime defined in the Basic Law on Territorial Planning. Soils are classified as urban or rural, reflecting a planning option through which a fundamental distinction is made as to their nature, functions, potential and basic destination.
After the analysis to the presentation of the coordinators of the Integrated Centre for Crisis Management, on the epidemiological situation in Timor-Leste, the Council of Ministers approved the draft Government Resolutions that maintain the imposition of sanitary fences in the municipalities of Baucau, Covalima and Dili for another fourteen days and maintain the imposition of compulsory confinement in the Municipality of Dili for another fourteen days. The Council of Ministers decided not to renew the imposition of sanitary fences, in force until the 16th of May, in the municipalities of Ainaro, Ermera, Lautém, Liquiça, Manufahi and Viqueque.
Thus, the prohibition of movement of people between the municipalities of Baucau, Covalima and Dili and the other administrative districts is maintained, except in duly justified cases for reasons of public security, public health, humanitarian assistance, maintenance of the public supply systems or the achievement of public interest.
In the Municipality of Dili, the imposition of general home confinement for all persons residing or presently in this Municipality of Dili also remains in place, except for the reasons previously defined, namely for reasons of health, work and for access to basic goods and services.
Under the proposal of the Minister of Finance, Rui Augusto Gomes, the Council of Ministers deliberated to appoint the members of the negotiation team with the Asian Development Bank for the loan relative to the President Nicolau Lobato International Airport expansion and rehabilitation project.
The Minister of Transport and Communications, José Agustinho da Silva presented the political-legislative options underlying the project on the regulation of the organisation of inspection services for ships and boats. The presentation aimed at the preliminary analysis of the political-legislative options for the establishment of rules and procedures for registration and inspection services for the use of national ships and boats, in accordance with international standards for maritime safety and protection of the marine environment.
The Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Social Solidarity and Inclusion, Armanda Berta dos Santos made a presentation on the Strategic Plan of the Ministry of Social Solidarity and Inclusion (MSSI) for the period 2021 to 2025, with the objective of ensuring social protection, security and well-being for all citizens. In the next five years, the MSSI intends to promote welfare and assistance for all, ensure social security for all, promote social reintegration to ensure social inclusion and reduce gender inequality, strengthen the role of women, promote the rights of children and persons with disabilities and strengthen institutional capacity to achieve the goals.
The Minister of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, Fidelis Manuel Leite Magalhães made a presentation regarding a preliminary study on criminal jurisdiction in the construction activity. The presentation aimed to make the state of play and an assessment of the current regime to face errors and frauds in the construction activity, in order to guarantee the quality of the constructions and protect people and goods.
Lastly, the Government has decided to grant a day off next May 14th, on the occasion of the Idul Fitri celebrations, which mark the end of the Ramadan fasting period and which are celebrated, this year, on May 13th, a solemn date also for Christians, who commemorate the day of Our Lady of Fatima. END
