AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoClimate Diplomacy: President José Ramos-Horta urged COP31 to turn climate pledges into accessible funding and practical support for Pacific island states, warning that vulnerable communities cannot keep bearing the costs. Regional Economy: Timor-Leste and Indonesia are exploring cooperation in tourism, agriculture, livestock and trade, with Bali positioning itself as a partner following Timor-Leste’s ASEAN accession. Trade and Industry: Timor-Leste has begun exporting Laga salt to New Zealand, sending 300 tonnes in its first shipment as the government looks to grow local production and reduce import dependence. Education: A new agreement with the Philippines will support scholarships, student and faculty exchanges, research and cooperation between universities. Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Bendito Freitas met Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Moscow to discuss bilateral ties and wider cooperation.
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