Press Releases

Timor-Leste Ratifies SAMOA Agreement

Mon. 30 of June of 2025, 15:04h The National Parliament approved, in a Plenary Session held on June 22, Draft Resolution No. 17/VI/2nd, referring to the ratification of the SAMOA Agreement, with 58 votes in favor, with no abstentions or votes...

Timor-Leste Makes Waves with Southeast Asia’s First-Ever Government-Led Ocean Parade

Wed. 11 of June of 2025, 16:27h The Ninth Constitutional Government of Timor-Leste proudly hosted a first-ever government-led “Dili Ocean Parade,” marking a historic milestone for the Southeast Asia region. This vibrant celebration was one the...

Timor-Leste Convenes Second Dili International Conference on the Law of the Sea

Thu. 22 of May of 2025, 09:33h The Land and Maritime Boundary Office (LMBO) of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste convened the Second Dili International Conference on the Law of the Sea from 15-16 May 2025, in Dili, the nation’s capital. With...

Francisco Kalbuady Lay Presents Economic and Environmental Priorities in the Seventh Edition of “Página do Governo” – This Friday at 8 p.m. on RTTL

Wed. 18 of June of 2025, 15:45h The Vice Prime Minister, Coordinating Minister of Economic Affairs and Minister of Tourism and Environment, Francisco Kalbuady Lay, will participate this Friday, June 20th, 2025, in the seventh edition of the...

Timor-Leste to Participate in the 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits

Fri. 23 of May of 2025, 15:59h Timor-Leste will participate as an observer in the 46th ASEAN Summit, to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 23 to 27 May 2025. The summit will also feature the 2nd ASEAN–Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit and...

World Ocean Day 2025 Marked in Timor-Leste with Week-long Program

Fri. 30 of May of 2025, 17:29h The Government of Timor-Leste will observe World Ocean Day 2025, with a week-long program of activities running from 1 to 8 June in the capital Dili and across five municipalities – Aileu, Ainaro, Lautem, Manufahi...

Philippines Expresses Official Support for Timor-Leste's Accession to ASEAN

Fri. 23 of May of 2025, 09:28h The Government of Timor-Leste welcomed the publication on May 22nd, 2025 on the official website of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) of the Philippines, which confirmed the Philippines' support for...

Timor-Leste to Host International Conference on the Law of the Sea and Maritime Dispute Settlement from 15-16 May 2025

Wed. 16 of April of 2025, 16:29h The Land and Maritime Boundary Office (LMBO) of Timor-Leste, will host the second Dili International Conference on the Law of the Sea. This conference will be held from 15-16 May 2025 at the JL World Hotel in Dili,...

Dili Conference Closure Centred on Ocean Governance and Climate Justice

Vorakai Lda launches world-class high-speed Starlink internet services in Timor-Leste

Vorakai Lda launches Starlink in Timor-Leste delivering fast, reliable internet to businesses, government and remote communities. SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, April 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark move set to redefine digital connectivity...

Government Approves Strategic Orientation for Blue Economy Policy 2025-2030

Thu. 26 of June of 2025, 12:07h At the meeting on June 25, 2025, the Council of Ministers approved, in principle, the strategic direction of the Blue Economy Policy and Action Plan: Promoting a Resilient and Sustainable Economy of the Sea in...

Timor-Leste hosts WHO Regional Technical Meeting on Climate Change and Health

World leaders rebuke “narrow unilateralism” and call for nations to urgently join forces to combat inequality

40 former Heads of State and Government are calling for “a new economic coalition of the willing” to urgently tackle inequality and “remake our world in response” to “era-defining disruption”. In a joint letter released ahead of the Fourth...

GEM Foundation partners with the British Council to bring IELTS testing to Timor-Leste

Expanding opportunities: GEM Institute becomes Timor-Leste's first official IELTS test centre SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, January 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tammy Kassiou, founder and Chair of the GEM Foundation, is proud to announce a...

Timor-Leste Participates in ASEAN and East Asia Discussions on Energy and Sustainability

Thu. 03 of Outubro of 2024, 10:48h Timor-Leste participated in the 42nd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) and the 18th East Asia Summit Energy Ministers Meeting (EAS EMM), held from 26-27 September in Vientiane, Laos. His Excellency...

Timor-Leste Advocates for Small Island States' Rights at the International Court Amidst Climate Change

Tue. 17 of December of 2024, 15:07h Timor-Leste shared (12/12) its perspective as a Small Island Developing State (SIDS) and Least Developed Country (LDC) alongside 100 other States presenting submissions before the International Court of Justice...

Timor-Leste Business Forum in Singapore Promotes Investment Opportunities

Mon. 09 of December of 2024, 10:14h The Government of Timor-Leste through the TradeInvest, MCI, SEAC and the Embassy of Timor-Leste in Singapore working together with the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) is organizing the "Timor-Leste...

Timor-Leste Participates in International Forum on Soil and Water to Combat Global Environmental Challenges

ADB to Improve Climate Resilience and Rural Livelihoods in Timor-Leste

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (13 December 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $6 million grant, as part of a total project cost of $16.6 million, to help improve climate resilience, water and food security, and livelihood opportunities...

Government Congratulates Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão on his 79th Birthday and Honours His Leadership in Serving the Country

Spokesperson of the Government of Timor-Leste Ninth Constitutional Government ............................................................................................................................. June 20th, 2025 Press Release Government...