Government of Timor-Leste

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• 23 of April of 2024Timor-Leste statement on the escalation of conflicts in Myanmar

  Presidency of the Council of Ministers
  Spokesperson of the Government of Timor-Leste
  Ninth Constitutional Government
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  April 23rd, 2024
  Press Release
  Timor-Leste statement on the escalation of conflicts in Myanmar
  Timor-Leste stands in full solidarity with the ASEAN Leaders' Statement on the Escalation of Conflicts in Myanmar, issued on April 18, 2024. We share ASEAN's deep concern regarding the recent escalation of conflicts in Myanmar, particularly in the areas of Myawaddy, Kayin State, along the Myanmar-Thailand border, and in Rakhine State, resulting in the displacement of civilians.
  Timor-Leste echoes ASEAN's call for an immediate cessation of violence, the upholding of international humanitarian law, and the protection of all civilians, including foreign nationals and citizens of ASEAN Member States. We support the urgent steps towards mitigating the impact of conflicts on civilians and stress the importance of creating a safe environment for the delivery of humanitarian aid without discrimination.
  Timor-Leste also supports the AHA Center's efforts and Thailand's humanitarian cross-border initiative, aligned with the Five-Point Consensus and coordinated through the ASEAN Chair's Special Envoy on Myanmar.
  Furthermore, Timor-Leste extends its support to the Lao PDR ASEAN Chair and its Special Envoy on Myanmar in their continued engagements with all stakeholders in Myanmar and the mechanisms Myanmar owns and Myanmar leads. END

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• 23 of April of 2024Timor-Leste statement on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

  Presidency of the Council of Ministers
  Spokesperson of the Government of Timor-Leste
  Ninth Constitutional Government
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  April 23rd, 2024
  Press Release
  Timor-Leste statement on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict 
  Timor-Leste follows closely the developments in the Middle East with deep concern and Timor-Leste firmly supports a two-state solution to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
  Timor-Leste supports the right of the peoples of Palestine and Israel to live side by side in peace, with dignity, and in safety.
  As a nation committed to international law and peaceful resolution of conflicts, Timor-Leste underscores the significance of respecting the sovereignty and independence of all states. We reiterate our dedication to promoting dialogue, diplomacy, and multilateral cooperation as the means to address disputes and maintain global peace and security.
  Timor-Leste stands ready to support initiatives that uphold the principles of the UN Charter and contribute to a world where conflicts are resolved through peaceful means, in accordance with international law and the values of the United Nations. END

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• 17 of April of 2024Meeting of the Council of Ministers on April 17th, 2024

  Approved:
  
  1 - First amendment to Decree-Law no. 26/2016, of June 29th, on AIFAESA, I.P.; (VPM/MCAE);
  
  2 - Full powers to sign the Action Plan for Economic and Trade Cooperation (2024-2027) at Forum Macau (VPM/MCAE);
  
  3 - Decision to create joint teams to carry out control and inspection actions to prevent the smuggling and counterfeiting of tobacco products (VPM/MCAE e MI);
  
  4 - Rules of Procedure of the Council of Ministers (PCM);
  
  5 - First amendment to Decree-Law no. 13/2016, of May 18th, which regulates the Infrastructure Fund (MPIE);
  
  6 - Award of the contract for the rehabilitation of Municipal Roads, Package 2, Uatolari - Laisorulai, 0+000 - 22+000 (22 Km), in the Municipality of Viqueque
  
  7 - Construction works to be contracted for their continuation and completion, or the payment of the work carried out, as well as the respective expenditure, within the scope of Decree-Law no. 15/2024 of March 20th.
  
  8 - Theme "Hametin Instituisaun Estadu Hodi Serve Povu" (Strengthening State Institutions to Serve the People) for the May 20th, 2024 celebrations.
  
  Analysed:
  
  1 - Presentation on the results of the Teacher Candidates' Pool exams
  (ME).
  
  2 - Presentation: Dili Marina Square (VPM/MCAE)

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• 09 of April of 2024Meeting of the Council of Ministers on April 9th, 2024

  Approved:
  
  ✅1 - Proposal to the National Parliament for ratification of the Protocol of Accession to the World Trade Organisation (VPM-MCAE);
  
  ✅2 - Repeal of Government Resolution 6/2016 of 17 February, amended by Resolution 24/2023 of 24 May, which established the National Commission for Trade Facilitation (CONFAC) (VPM-MCAE);
  
  ✅3 - Memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Cuba (MJDAC - SEAC);
  
  
  Analysed:
  
  ➡️1 - Presentation on Timor Telecom (MTC).

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• 08 of April of 2024Rabies Virus Prevention and Control Measures

  Given the entry of rabies into Timor-Leste, a virus which resulted in the death of a Timorese citizen in the Special Administrative Region of Oe-Cússe Ambeno (RAEOA), as a result of being bitten by a rabies-positive dog and to prevent and mitigate this disease among the population, the Secretary of State for Livestock, together with the Ministry of State Administration are working, through the Presidents of the Municipal Authorities (Local Authorities, Community Leaders), the Ministry of Health, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the National Police of Timor-Leste (PNTL), to control and address this situation, to prevent and mitigate this outbreak.

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• 03 of April of 2024Meeting of the Council of Ministers on April 3rd, 2024

  Approved:
  
  ✅1 - first amendment to Government Resolution no. 7/2024, of January 24th, on the Creation of the Executive Committee to Establish a Special Economic Development Zone in Oe-Cússe Ambeno (PM);
  
  ✅2 - Organisational Structure of the Civil Protection Authority (MI);
  
  ✅3 - One-off Support Allowance for people in situations of extreme vulnerability (MSSI);
  
  ✅4 - second amendment to Government Resolution 23/2009, of November 18th, approving the Parlamentu Foinsa'e Nian (Youth Parliament) (MJDAC).
  
  ✅5 - extend the suspension of the teaching, learning and practice of martial arts and the adoption of measures to ensure public order for another six months, until November 10th, 2024.

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• 27 of March of 2024Meeting of the Council of Ministers on March 27th, 2024

  Approved:
  
  1.Second amendment to the Law on the Anti-Corruption Commission (PCM)
  
  2.Special scholarship scheme for the justice sector (PM);
  
  3.Addenda to the contracts for the extension of the construction and supervision period, respectively, of the "Improvement and maintenance of the road between Baucau - Venilale - Viqueque: Lot 2 Venilale - Viqueque (MOP)" project;
  
  4.Addenda to the contract for the implementation of the District Road Rehabilitation and Maintenance Project - Package 2 Section: Bazartete - Tokoluli (MOP):
  
  5.Full powers to sign a memorandum of understanding in higher education and science with the Kingdom of Cambodia.

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• 22 of March of 2024Day off on March 28th, 2024, all day

  Therefore, pursuant to Article 7(2)(a) and Article 7(6)(d) of Law 10/2005 of August 10th, as amended by Laws 3/2016 of May 25th and 10/2023 of April 5th, I hereby determine the following:
  
  Day off is granted on March 28th, 2024, all day.

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