AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEconomic Diplomacy: Timor-Leste and Portugal moved to deepen economic and tourism cooperation, with tourism ministers meeting in Dili and Portugal’s economy minister urging higher-value, higher-spend tourism to lift wages and returns. Regional Security & Education: PNG Prime Minister James Marape and Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta discussed a proposal for Timor-Leste to contribute 200 defence personnel to help secure PNG’s 2027 election, alongside a dollar-for-dollar scholarship plan to expand Timorese study in PNG. Health Milestone: WHO certified Timor-Leste malaria-free, praising years of political will, interventions, and sustained investment that cut cases from 223,000 to zero. Governance & Reform: Australia and Timor-Leste reaffirmed support for PROSIVU Phase Two (2026–2028), targeting stronger public institutions, economic governance, and deeper ASEAN integration. Energy & Industry: Fugro won a contract for offshore surveys supporting Greater Sunrise and Bayu-Undan, using autonomous underwater vehicle mapping ahead of major pipeline and engineering work.
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