AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoDiplomacy: President José Ramos-Horta is in South Korea for the first official visit by a Timor-Leste leader since ties were established in 2002. He and President Lee Jae Myung are due to discuss cooperation on diplomacy, security, climate and economic development at Friday’s summit. Maritime sanctions: The US sanctioned an Indian couple accused of running fake ship-registration services for vessels carrying Iranian oil. Their network allegedly claimed to represent Timor-Leste, among other jurisdictions; the US action does not allege involvement by Timor-Leste’s government. Wildfire haze: Indonesian smoke forced schools across Timor-Leste to close for three days in October, underscoring the cross-border health risks from regional fires. Business and reform: Woodside’s exit leaves Timor-Leste seeking a new partner for the Greater Sunrise gas project, while Estrella has secured a 27,000-tonne manganese sale. The government is also advancing mandatory electronic payments for businesses and reforms to strengthen workers’ voice and social dialogue.
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