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 Development”, provided a platform to connect historical reflection with national progress. Featured presentations included research by:
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Imaculada Dias Ferreira
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Abel Fernandes
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Geovania G. M. Freitas
Ambassador Viegas praised the AEJT for integrating patriotic values with academic excellence. She emphasized that the pursuit of knowledge represents a vital form of modern struggle for the Timorese diaspora, honoring the nation’s heroes.


