DILI, 21 October 2026 (TATOLI) — The Council of Ministers has approved a national roadmap for the implementation of ASEAN economic commitments 2026–2030.
The roadmap was presented by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Bendito dos Santos Freitas, and the Vice Minister for ASEAN Affairs, Milena Maria da Costa Rangel.
“This Roadmap establishes the national framework for guidance and coordination to ensure the phased fulfilment of Timor-Leste’s economic commitments within the ASEAN framework from 2026 to 2030, setting out priorities, actions, and institutional responsibilities,” said in a statement.
The Roadmap is accompanied by 19 Sectoral Strategic Action Plans for 2026–2030 and 19 Sectoral Work Plans for 2026–2027, which translate these commitments into sectoral priorities, reforms, and concrete actions.
The resolution stipulates that the ministries, institutions and other public bodies involved must ensure the implementation of the actions set out within their respective areas of responsibility, whilst the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, under the coordination of the Vice Minister for ASEAN Affairs, is responsible for overall coordination, monitoring and consolidation of progress in implementing the Roadmap.
“The responsible bodies must provide regular reports on the implementation status of the measures, including progress made, constraints identified and proposed measures to address them. The Roadmap will also be subject to periodic monitoring and review, considering developments in Timor-Leste’s commitments within ASEAN, the decisions of its competent bodies and national priorities,” according to the statement.
The statement concluded that the decision aims to ensure a coordinated and coherent national approach to fulfilling the economic commitments undertaken within the framework of ASEAN and to deepen Timor-Leste’s participation in the ASEAN Economic Community.
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