AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTimor-Leste–Indonesia diplomacy: Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta invited Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to visit Dili, and Prabowo agreed to put it on the agenda; the two leaders also discussed expanding cooperation in environment, research, higher education, science and innovation. Science and research ties: Prabowo welcomed Ramos-Horta and a delegation of Nobel laureates, urging them to collaborate with Indonesian researchers and academics to strengthen the research ecosystem. Regional defence cooperation: Japan says it plans to provide defence equipment and other resources to at least 12 partner countries in fiscal 2026, including East Timor, as Indo-Pacific security concerns grow. Disaster preparedness: Davao City in the Philippines will pilot a nighttime earthquake drill ahead of the Sept. 10 nationwide exercise, testing emergency response in a busy commercial area. Local community safety: Cebu Province warned residents not to buy Halad sa Pagtuo wristbands, saying admission is free and passes were distributed in advance. Mining update (Timor-Leste): Estrella Resources reports new visible copper mineralisation at its Laleno Dome, pointing to possible intrusion-related copper potential ahead of drilling.
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