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March 2026

A Taste of Dili in Tokyo: Ambassador Viegas Welcomes Former U.S. Ambassador Hans Klemm

A Taste of Dili in Tokyo: Ambassador Viegas Welcomes Former U.S. Ambassador Hans Klemm

TOKYO, 26 March 2026 — In a meeting defined by shared history and mutual respect, H.E. Ambassador Viegas, accompanied by Counsellor Celio, received a courtesy call from Mr. Hans Klemm, Councillor of the US–Japan Council and former U.S. Ambassador to Timor-Leste (2007–2010). The discussions underscored the enduring friendship and cooperation between the two officials, focusing […]

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Strengthening National Resilience: JICA Disaster Mitigation Support and Growing Regional Trade Exports

Strengthening National Resilience: JICA Disaster Mitigation Support and Growing Regional Trade Exports

TOKYO, 25 March 2026 – The Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste continues to advance its national development through strategic partnerships with Japan, focusing on resilient infrastructure and expanding its regional trade footprint as a full member of ASEAN. Disaster-Resilient Infrastructure through JICA Partnership Following a high-level technical mission by the Ministry of Public Works of Timor-Leste

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Strengthening Diplomatic Ties: Timor-Leste Attends Myanmar’s 81st Armed Forces Day in Tokyo

Strengthening Diplomatic Ties: Timor-Leste Attends Myanmar’s 81st Armed Forces Day in Tokyo

TOKYO, 25 March 2026 — Representing the Embassy of Timor-Leste, Counselor Celio Moniz attended the 81st Anniversary of the Armed Forces Day of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. The commemorative event, held in Tokyo, served as a significant gathering for the international diplomatic corps and Japanese government officials. The presence of Counselor Moniz

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Coffee Diplomacy: Timor-Leste Ambassador Welcomes UNDP Tokyo Director

Coffee Diplomacy: Timor-Leste Ambassador Welcomes UNDP Tokyo Director

TOKYO, 24 March 2026 — A warm atmosphere filled the Embassy of Timor-Leste in Tokyo as Ambassador H.E. Maria Terezinha da Silva Viegas received a courtesy call from the Director of the UNDP Representation Office in Tokyo, Ms. Hideko Hadzialic. The meeting served as a pivotal moment to strengthen synergy between Timor-Leste and the UNDP

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Strengthening the Justice Sector: Timor-Leste and Japan Officially Sign Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) in Tokyo

Strengthening the Justice Sector: Timor-Leste and Japan Officially Sign Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) in Tokyo

TOKYO, 24 March 2026 – The Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste in Japan is pleased to announce a significant milestone in the bilateral relationship between the two nations within the legal and judicial sectors. On 5 March 2026, a formal signing ceremony for the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) was held between the Ministry

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H.E. Ambassador Maria Terezinha da Silva Viegas Receives Courtesy Call from OISCA International

H.E. Ambassador Maria Terezinha da Silva Viegas Receives Courtesy Call from OISCA International

TOKYO, 13 March 2026 — H.E. Ambassador Maria Terezinha da Silva Viegas received a courtesy call from OISCA International at the Embassy of Timor-Leste in Tokyo. The meeting marked the successful completion of a fourteen-month training program by a Timorese trainee at the OISCA Nishi Nihon Training Center in Fukuoka Prefecture. The Ambassador was accompanied

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President Ramos-Horta Reaffirms Timor-Leste–Japan Strategic Partnership on the Occasion of the Emperor’s Birthday Celebration

President Ramos-Horta Reaffirms Timor-Leste–Japan Strategic Partnership on the Occasion of the Emperor’s Birthday Celebration

DILI, March 2, 2026 – The President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, H.E. José Ramos-Horta, attended the reception commemorating the 66th Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan, Naruhito. The event was hosted by the Ambassador of Japan to Timor-Leste, H.E. Yasushi Yamamoto, at his residence in Dili. Honoring a Strong Diplomatic Bond

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