AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoASEAN and Korea ties: East Timor’s Foreign Minister Bendito dos Santos Freitas will make his first official trip to South Korea next week, meeting Seoul’s top diplomat Cho Hyun to discuss expanding cooperation in the economy, development, security and international affairs, as Timor-Leste deepens its ASEAN-driven regional push. National mourning: Timor-Leste has declared a seven-day mourning period for former President Francisco “Lu-Olo” Guterres, with flags at half-mast and funeral arrangements underway after his death in Malaysia. Disability inclusion at UN: Vice Minister Céu Brites represented Timor-Leste at COSP19 in New York, highlighting progress on disability rights and pointing to a 2026 budget allocation meant to embed disability inclusion into public planning and spending. Energy and growth: Timor-Leste’s $20 billion-plus LNG push is gaining momentum, with commercial and technical studies advancing toward a possible start-up in 2034 as talks with off-takers and financiers continue. Tourism connectivity: Aero Dili launched a new direct Darwin–Dili service twice weekly, boosting Australia-linked travel options and supporting wider tourism growth.
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