AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPacific Partnership 2026 in Dili: The U.S. Navy-led Pacific Partnership mission began Aug. 12 and runs to Aug. 26, working with the Timor-Leste Defence Force, local experts and NGOs to boost disaster response, medical services and interoperability. Conservation Alert: A new study warns the Timor green pigeon is near extinction, with only an estimated 100–500 birds left and Timor-Leste now the last viable stronghold as hunting and weak recovery efforts continue. Parliament & Diplomacy: An all-female East Timorese parliamentary delegation visited Canberra, making history by sitting on the floor of Australia’s Parliament House, with leaders highlighting the long Australia–Timor-Leste relationship. Digital Skills Debate: A report on Timor-Leste youth and AI says young people are highly aware and frequent users, but still face major gaps in readiness for broader, practical use. Mining & Energy: Estrella Resources says a drone-based geophysical survey has identified new deep drill targets at its Ira Miri manganese project, ahead of a major drilling campaign. Governance Update: The Council of Ministers met Aug. 12 in Dili, including briefings on CPLP cooperation and preparations for the Aug. 19 CPLP meeting.
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