AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGarma Festival, Yolngu culture & “bukmak”: Australia’s biggest Indigenous gathering in Arnhem Land is spotlighting Yolngu “two-way learning” and this year’s theme “everyone,” with international guests including Timor-Leste’s leaders and major cultural performances. Regional ties with Timor-Leste: Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste leaders discussed security cooperation (including Timor-Leste defence personnel for PNG election support) and a joint scholarship push for higher education. Gender equality on RTTL: Timor-Leste’s Secretary of State for Equality, Elvina de Sousa Carvalho, is set to appear on the “Government Page” TV show to discuss women’s empowerment and violence prevention. Sports diplomacy: The Philippines is inviting Timor-Leste to the 2027 Tour of Luzon and the first Mindanao Youth Games, using sport to build ASEAN bridges. Lusophone tourism forum in Dili: CPLP tourism ministers agreed on a business and investment forum focused on youth entrepreneurship, women-led and local tourism enterprises, and better connectivity. Education & health access: Timor-Leste’s ambassador to India says MBBS study is available for Indian students at about Rs 18 lakh, with partnerships in Dili.
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