AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoThailand Ties: Timor-Leste and Thailand agreed to begin talks on a rice trade deal, speed up direct flights and strengthen cooperation against online scams and other cross-border crime during Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão’s visit to Bangkok. Climate Policy: President José Ramos-Horta urged COP31 to turn climate pledges into accessible funding for vulnerable Pacific nations. Timor-Leste is also one of only two ASEAN countries without a national net-zero pledge. Regional Trade: At a Bali business forum, officials explored stronger links with Timor-Leste in tourism, agriculture, livestock and trade, building on existing travel between the markets. Economic Links: Timor-Leste’s ambassador to Brazil said the Portuguese-speaking CPLP can help strengthen institutions and expand economic partnerships beyond language and culture. Public Safety: Authorities detained 16 people in Timor-Leste in a Japanese police impersonation scam operation.
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