TOKYO, 21 April 2026 – Counselor Mr. Celio Moniz represented the Embassy of Timor-Leste at the 329th ASEAN Committee in Tokyo (ACT) meeting. The session was hosted by the ASEAN Chair, H.E. Ambassador Mylene J. Garcia-Albano, at the Official Residence of the Ambassador of the Philippines in Fujimi, Tokyo.
The meeting served as an important platform for diplomatic exchange, covering a range of strategic issues, including domestic developments in Japan and evolving regional dynamics.
The program featured high-level presentations from distinguished guest speakers:
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Dr. Reiko Hayashi, Director-General of the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research of Japan.
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Mr. Shingo Miyamoto, a prominent official at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, recognized for his role as an official interpreter for the Prime Minister and His Majesty the Emperor of Japan.
The participation of Timor-Leste in the ACT meetings underscores the nation’s ongoing commitment to engaging with ASEAN partners and staying informed on critical socioeconomic and diplomatic trends in Japan.
