Press Releases

Day Off on August 20, 2025, on the occasion of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the National Liberation Armed Forces of Timor-Leste (FALINTIL).

Spokesperson of the Government of Timor-Leste Ninth Constitutional Government ............................................................................................................................. 13th August, 2025 Press Release Grants day...

Call for Applications: UNITAR Women’s Leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction for World Tsunami Awareness Day 2025

The programme is open to motivated people living in or from Pacific Island countries and territories or the Asia-Pacific, who are: An adult of 18 years or older Eager to learn about the leadership skills required for disaster risk reduction...

Extraordinary Meeting of the Council of Ministers on July 28th, 2025, and 2nd Interministerial Coordination Meeting on Timor-Leste's Accession to ASEAN

Spokesperson of the Government of Timor-Leste Ninth Constitutional Government ............................................................................................................................. Press Release Extraordinary Meeting of the...

Timor-Leste and Brazil Sign Agreement to Continue Strengthening the Technical-Vocational Education

Tue. 08 of July of 2025, 15:02h The Government, through the Ministry of Education, has signed an agreement with the Brazilian Embassy in Timor-Leste to implement a simplified action pilot program aimed at strengthening the technical and vocational...

Official Visit of Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao, 13 to 16 July 2025

Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão will make an Official Visit to Singapore from 13 to 16 July 2025. This is Prime Minister Gusmão’s second Official Visit to Singapore, after his first in...

Closing of the 12th CPLP Games in Dili Highlights Unity, Youth and Sportsmanship

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 to Host 4th Asian Portuguese Community Conference in Dili

Thu. 26 of June of 2025, 14:12h Timor-Leste will host the 4th edition of the Asian Portuguese Community Conference (APCC) from 27 to 29 June 2025 at the Dili Convention Centre, in its capital Dili. This major regional cultural event celebrates the...

Global Leaders Convene at UN Day of Hope Summit; Dr. Hugues Sanon Recognized for Peace and Human Dignity Efforts

UN hosts Day of Hope Summit spotlighting conscience-led leadership; Dr. Hugues Sanon honored for global peace and sustainability advocacy NY, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The inaugural International Day of Hope Summit, held...

Timor-Leste Will Be Present at the 61st Venice Biennale and Invites Timorese Artists to Apply by 15 July

Fri. 20 of June of 2025, 15:32h Following the success of its inaugural presentation, Timor-Leste is pleased to announce its participation in the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia from May 9 to November 22, 2026....

Timor-Leste kicks off negotiations to join Government Procurement Agreement

Ambassador Antonio Da Conceicao of Timor-Leste stated to the Committee: "Joining the Government Procurement Agreement is part of a broader national strategy to strengthen good governance, align with international standards and support our...

Timor-Leste Formalizes Accession to the International Social Security Association

XII CPLP Sports Games Kick Off in Dili with the Participation of Young Athletes from Lusophone Countries

Tammy Kassiou secures another major global business award for her work in Timor-Leste

Tammy Kassiou wins global acclaim for the GEM Institute, transforming education, skills and opportunity in Timor-Leste. SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tammy Kassiou, founder and chair of the GEM Foundation, has once...

UM kicks off 39th Portuguese Language Summer Programme, attracting over 400 participants from around the world to experience Portuguese culture

MACAU, July 17 - The 39th Portuguese Language Summer Programme, organised by the Department of Portuguese of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities (FAH) at the University of Macau (UM), has commenced. This year’s programme has attracted around 400...

Timor-Leste Welcomes ASEAN Decision to Admit Timor-Leste as 11th Member

Wed. 28 of May of 2025, 12:18h The Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste warmly welcomes the ASEAN Chair’s Statement issued at the 46th ASEAN Summit, held on 26–27 May in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, affirming the collective decision of...

Timor-Leste Participates in the 33rd Meeting of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Council

Transcript of Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's Doorstop Interview with Singapore Media at the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting and Related Meetings, 11 July 2025

Minister: Well, as we were just discussing, it has been a very busy period. So the time has flown, because very literally, every hour has been accounted for. It has been an intensive series of meetings with my ASEAN colleagues, one-on-one and...

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...