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November 2025

Timor-Leste Embassy Celebrates 50th Independence Anniversary in Yamaguchi

Timor-Leste Embassy Celebrates 50th Independence Anniversary in Yamaguchi

YAMAGUCHI, 28 November 2025 – H.E. Maria Terezinha da Silva Viegas, Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste to Japan, participated in the 50th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Independence celebrations in Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The program began with a celebratory Mass at the Ube Catholic Church, followed by a formal gathering at the […]

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Timor-Leste Participates in ASEAN Committee Meeting in Tokyo

Timor-Leste Participates in ASEAN Committee Meeting in Tokyo

TOKYO, 27 November 2025 — Counselor Célio Moniz represented the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste in Japan at a meeting of the ASEAN Committee in Tokyo, marking the country’s first official participation since becoming ASEAN’s 11th member. The meeting, chaired by the Ambassador of Myanmar, brought together ambassadors and senior representatives of ASEAN

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Strengthening Timor-Leste–Japan Ties in Yamaguchi

Strengthening Timor-Leste–Japan Ties in Yamaguchi

YAMAGUCHI, 27 November 2025 — H.E. Maria Terezinha da Silva Viegas, Ambassador-Designate of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste to Japan, conducted an official visit to Yamaguchi Prefecture in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Timor-Leste’s Proclamation of Independence. Upon arrival at Yamaguchi-Ube Airport on 26 November, she was welcomed by Mr. Octoviano Viegas Tilman, Vice

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Timor-Leste Embassy Hosts Student Academic Symposium

Timor-Leste Embassy Hosts Student Academic Symposium

TOKYO, 17 November 2025 – To commemorate the 34th Anniversary of the Santa Cruz Massacre and the 50th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Independence, H.E. Ambassador Maria Terezinha da Silva Viegas hosted a virtual session with the Timorese Students Association in Japan (AEJT). The webinar, themed “Timorese Academic Exchanges: Thesis Sharing on Research, Innovation and

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Timor-Leste Embassy Joins ASEAN Community Tokyo Family Gathering for the First Time

Timor-Leste Embassy Joins ASEAN Community Tokyo Family Gathering for the First Time

TOKYO, 15 November 2025 — The Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste in Tokyo participated for the first time in the ASEAN Community Tokyo (ACT) Family Gathering, following Timor-Leste’s official admission as a Full Member of ASEAN on 26 October 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The annual event was held at Kasai Rinkai Park,

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