1 July 2023
Chief Minister Natasha Fyles will be attending the swearing-in of Timor-Leste's new Prime Minister today.
The Chief Minister will also meet with the new Government and Cabinet Ministers where stronger ties between the two regions will be developed.
Bi-lateral discussions will be held regarding workforce, biosecurity, and health services.
In February this year the Northern Territory and Timor-Leste Governments signed a new Strategic Partnership Agreement further strengthening ties and unlocking collaboration between our regions.
This year the Territory Government has also allocated $250,000 in funding for skills and workforce projects with Timor-Leste, with a prime focus on aged care, hospitality and construction.
Discussing trade, and economic opportunities, the Chief Minister will also visit the National Health Laboratory in Timor-Leste, who are working with Menzies to improve health outcomes of the region.
Quotes attributed to Chief Minister Natasha Fyles:
"The Northern Territory and Timor-Leste maintain a unique and close relationship based on economic, strategic and cultural ties.
"Timor-Leste is identified as a priority country in the Northern Territory International Engagement Strategy 2022-2026.
"My visit to Timor-Leste to welcome their new Government further strengthens the Territory's relationship with Timor-Leste and promotes future growth across key socio-economic sectors for the mutual benefit of our citizens and communities."
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