2026

25 May 2026 – Timor-Leste brings together development partners to discuss the Blue Economy, integration into ASEAN and coordinated action.

25 May 2026 – Speech on the occasion of the Timor-Leste Development Partners Meeting (TLDPM).

27 February 2026 – Government launches an initiative to combat marine plastic in four coastal areas.

17 January 2026 – Media Statement by the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste On the Entry into Force of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement).

2025

26 November 2025 – Prime Minister Opens V Seminar of the CPLP Sea Forum on Legal Challenges in the Management and Use of the Sea.

10 November 2025 – OceanX Scientific Mission Explores Timor-Leste’s Marine Ecosystem.

21 October 2025 – Timor-Leste Government Conducts Public Consultation with local authorities on Blue Economy Policy and Action Plan 2025–2035.

10 September 2025 – Timor-Leste Government Launches Online Public Consultation of the National Blue Economy Policy and Action Plan.

26 June 2025 – Government Approves Strategic Orientation for Blue Economy Policy 2025-2030.

24 June 2025 – Timor-Leste Participates in International Forum on Maritime Economy and Fisheries in China.

11 June 2025 – Timor-Leste Makes Waves with Southeast Asia’s First-Ever Government-Led Ocean Parade. 

02 June 2025 – Prime Minister Launches World Oceans Week 2025 with Appeal to National Action for Marine Sustainability.

30 May 2025 – World Ocean Day 2025 Marked in Timor-Leste with Week-long Program. 

09 May 2025 – Timor-Leste to Host International Conference on the Law of the Sea and Maritime Dispute Settlement from 15-16 May 2025.

2024

17 October 2024 – Prime Minister’s Visit to the Azores Paves the Way for Co-operation Agreement on the Blue Economy and Ocean Protection. 

15 October 2024 – New Cooperation Programme between Timor-Leste and Portugal Guarantees Investment in Strategic Areas until 2028.

25 September 2024 – Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão Launches Blue Economy Photo Book in New York.

22 September 2024 – Government Submits Protocol of Accession and Instrument of Acceptance of the Agreement on Fishing Subsidies to the World Trade Organization.

10 June 2024 – Timor-Leste Celebrates World Ocean Day 2024. 

23 April 2024 – Prime Minister participates in bilateral dialogues on the sidelines of the “Our Ocean” Conference in Athens. 

18 April 2024 – Prime Minister defends the importance of the Blue Economy for environmental conservation and the creation of opportunities for the people. 

16 April 2024 – Prime Minister Wraps Up UK Visit and heads to Greece for “Our Ocean” Conference.

2023

23 November 2023 – “Ha’u Nia Tasi, Ha’u Nia Timor”, a national commitment to the sea and sustainability. 

12 October 2023 – Prime Minister attends the 2023 Archipelagic and Island States Forum. 

12 October 2023 – Minister Bendito Freitas participates in the 5th Ministerial Meeting of the Archipelagic and Island States Forum.

29 September 2023 – Timor-Leste’s Submission at ITLOS Advisory Proceeding On Climate Change.