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 […]
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
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
TOKYO, February 19, 2026 – The Minister of Transport and Communications of Timor-Leste, Eng. Miguel Marques Manetelu, paid a courtesy call to the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste in Tokyo, Japan. The visit was part of a strategic mission by the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTK) delegation to Japan for the contract
TOKYO, 16 February 2026 – The Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste (RDTL) in Tokyo is pleased to invite the public, academic community, and stakeholders to a milestone event organized by the Association of East Timorese in Japan (AETJ). Scheduled for tonight, the webinar titled “Introducing YamaTL: A New Innovative Startup Founded by Timorese
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TOKYO, February 02, 2026 – The Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste in Japan is proud to announce the launch of its official website: www.tl-embassytokyo.org. This digital milestone underscores Timor-Leste’s commitment to modern diplomacy, transparency, and global engagement. A Digital Bridge for Modern Diplomacy As Timor-Leste solidifies its role as a Full Member
TOKYO, January 26, 2026 — Her Excellency Maria Terezinha da Silva Viegas, Ambassador-designate of Timor-Leste to Japan, accompanied by Ms. Faviola Henriques da Cruz, attended the “Open Ship” and Departure Ceremony for the 2026 Youth Exchange Program. Six youth participants from Timor-Leste are taking part in this year’s program, organized by the Government of Japan
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TOKYO, January 24, 2026 — A spirit of sportsmanship and regional solidarity took center stage at the Tokyo Port Bowl in Shibaura, as the Embassy of Timor-Leste participated in the ASEAN Community Tokyo (ACT) Bowling Tournament. Led by Her Excellency Maria Terezinha da Silva Viegas, Ambassador of Timor-Leste to Japan, the delegation included Counsellor Célio
Tokyo, 6 January 2026 — The Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste in Tokyo reflects on 2025 as a landmark year marked by diplomatic continuity, leadership transition, and a historic milestone in regional integration. The year represented both the culmination of long-standing diplomatic foundations and the beginning of a new chapter in Timor-Leste’s engagement
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TOKYO, January 15, 2026 — The Prime Minister of Japan, H.E. Ms. Sanae Takaichi, hosted a high-level meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office with the Group of Women Ambassadors in Japan. The delegation comprised 24 distinguished female ambassadors, ambassadors-designate, and chargées d’affaires ad interim accredited to Japan. Advancing Inclusive Leadership Prime Minister Takaichi commended the
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