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October 10, 2014
From September 28th to October 5th 2014, H.E. Mr. Adriano do Nascimento, First Vice President of the National Parliament, the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, visited Japan under the invitation program of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. During his visit to Japan, H.E. Mr. Nascimento had meetings with a number of high level officials, including H.E. Mr. Masaaki YAMAZAKI, the President of the House of Councillors, H.E. Mr. Azuma KOSHIISHI, H.E. Mr. Hirotaka AKAMATSU, the Vice-Speaker of the House of Representatives and H.E. Mr. Minoru KIUCHI, State Minister for Foreign Affairs. He also made visits to several places such as Japanese companies, disaster management facilities in Kobe and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.
September 18, 2014
His Excellency Mr. Eiji Yamamoto, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste presented his letter of credence to His Excellency Mr. Taur Matan Ruak, the President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste at the Presidential Palace on September 18th, 2014.
September 4, 2014
On September 1, the Government of Japan jointly held a signing ceremony with a Japanese NGO, PARCIC, for the 3rd year project related to improve livelihood of farmers in mountainous areas under the Grant Assistance for Japanese NGO Projects.
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August 18, 2014
August 14 2014, the Government of Japan held an inauguration ceremony of “The Project for the Construction of School Building of Primary and Junior High School in Debos Village, Suai Sub-district, Covalima District” in Debos Village, Suai Sub-district, Covalima District
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August 18, 2014
On August 8, the Government of Japan jointly held a ceremony for the completion of the clean water supply system through the“Bobonaro WASH Improvement though Community Empowerment Project” with World Vision Japan under the Grant Assistance for the Japanese NGOs in Hataz village, Atabae sub-district, following the first ceremony in Leolima village, Balibo sub-district.
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July 6, 2014
On July 3, the Government of Japan jointly held a ceremony for the ground-breaking of “The Project of River Training for the Protection of Mola Bridge” under the Grant Assistance of Government of Japan.
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July 4, 2014
The Embassy of Japan held the reception for the participants of the Youth Exchange Program (“JENESYS 2.0”) and reporting session. At the ceremony, with the presence of H.E. Mr. Marcal Avelino Ximenes, Vice Minister for Higher Education, and H.E. Ms. Maria Isabel Ximenes, Secretary of State for Art and Culture, the participants of JENESYS shared their experiences and actions plans for the future.
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July 3, 2014
On June 26, the Government of Japan jointly held a ceremony for the completion of “Bobonaro WASH Improvement though Community Empowerment Project” with World Vision Japan under the Grant Assistance for the Japanese NGOs.
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June 23, 2014
On June 20, the award ceremony of the Ambassador’s certificate of commendation was held at the Ambassador’s residence. Dr. Hidehiko KAZAMA, JICA Expert and Chief Advisor for Engineering Education in the National University of Timor-Lorosa’e, and the Faculty of Engineering, Science and Technology were awarded for their long-term dedication and contribution to the development in Timor-Leste as well as outstanding accomplishment for deepening Japan- Timor-Leste bilateral relationship.
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June 23, 2014
On June 16, the Government of Japan jointly held a ceremony for the completion of “The Project for the Rehabilitation of Water Supply System in Baboi Craic Village, Atusabe Sub-district, Ermera District” with Tuna Mutin, NGO in Timor-Leste, under the Grant Assistance for Grassroots and Human Security Projects (GGP).
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May 28, 2014
On May 19th, Ambassador of Japan made a field visit to the site of Grant Aid to support for “Improvement of Coffee Productivity in Ermera District and Liquisa District” in Letefoho Sub-district, Ermera District where the project has been implemented by a Japanese NGO, Peace Winds Japan. The ambassador visited the experimental coffee farm and received an explanation of coffee berries and its processing. Subsequently, he also visited the coffee and shade tree seedling house.
May 13, 2014
From April 27th to May 2nd 2014, H.E. Mr. Mariano Asanami Sabino, Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, visited Japan. On May 2nd, H.E. Mr. Mariano Asanami Sabino had meetings with high level officials, including H.E. Mr. Seiji KIHARA, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs and H.E. Mr. Yoshimasa HAYASHI, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
May 13, 2014
From April 7th 2014 to 9th, H.E. Mr. Gastap Francisco de Sousa, Minister of Public Works visited Japan.
May 9, 2014
On April 4, the signing ceremony for the “Project for Construction of Upriver Comoro Bridge(Detailed Design)” was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste.
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May 5, 2014
On 5 May, Parliamentary Senior Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Norio Mitsuya, arrived in Dili for a 2-day official visit. During this visit, Mr. Mitsuya paid courtesy calls on H.E. Mr. Taur Matan Ruak, the President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, H.E. Mr. Xanana Gusmao, Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste and H.E. Mr. Adriano do Nacimento, Acting President of the National Parliament and President of the TL-Japan Parliamentary Friendship League. Prior to his official visit to Timor-Leste, Mr. Mitsuya stopped by Bali, Indonesia where he paid a courtesy call on H.E. Dr. Jose Luis Guterres, Senior Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation.
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April 5, 2014
Timor-Leste Minister for Tourism, H.E. Mr. Francisco Kalbuadi Lay da Silva, visited Japan from April 3rd to 5th upon the invitation by Japan Football Association. During his time in Japan, Minister encouraged the members of Timor-Leste U-14 team who were also visiting Japan under the JENESYS 2.0, and watched the games.
March 29, 2014
From 23rd to 29th March 2014, H.E. Mr. Babo Soares, Minister of Justice of Timor-Leste, visited Japan under the invitation program of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. During his visit to Japan, H.E. Mr. Babo Soares had meetings with a number of high level officials, including H.E. Mr. Sadakazu TANIGAKI, Minister of Justice, H.E. Mr. Seiji KIHARA, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Gen NAKATANI, President of Japan Timor-Leste Friendship Parliamentary League, and its members and Mr. Shigeru KIYAMA, Vice President of JICA. He also made visits to many places such as Research and Training Institute of Ministry of Justice, Osaka high and district public prosecutors offices, Tokyo district court, Atomic Bomb related facilities in Hiroshima and Small and Medium Enterprises(SMEs)in Tokyo.
March 26, 2014
The Embassy of Japan held the send-off ceremony for the participants of the Youth Exchange Program (“JENESYS 2.0”),Japan-ASEAN U-14 Football Exchange Program. At the ceremony, with the presence of H.E. Mr. Lay, Minister for Tourism, the representative of Timor-Leste U-14 team expressed their aspirations to the upcoming exchange program.
March 7, 2014
The Government of Japan jointly held a signing ceremony with 2 national NGOs for the projects for renovation of junior high school and constructing of irrigation channel under Grant Assistance for Grassroots and Human Security Projects (GGP).
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February 28, 2014
The Government of Japan jointly held a join signing ceremony of “Boboraro WASH Improvement through Community Empowerment Project” (The Second Term) with World Vision Japan, under the Grant Assistance for Japanese NGO Projects, and 3 national NGOs for the projects related to the access of safe and clean water under Grant Assistance for Grassroots and Human Security Projects (GGP).
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February 21, 2014
The Embassy of Japan in Timor-Leste and the Japan Foundation, in cooperation with the Secretariat of State for Youth and Sports and the Timor-Leste Karate Federation, invited Karate experts from Indonesia and held Karate demonstration and workshop to promote the understanding of Japanese culture through Karate at GMT on February 20th and 21st. Prior to the event, the Embassy of Japan held a kick-off reception in the evening of February 19th and H.E. Mr. Adriano do Nacimento, 1st Vice President of the National Parliament, and H.E. Mr. Miguel Manetelo, Secretary of State for Youth and Sports, were among the distinguished guests present. Through this three-day event, Timorese people were presented with great opportunities to learn about the spirit of Japanese martial arts.
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February 6, 2014
4 members of the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Fernando Lasama de Araujo, Vice Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste.Mr. Lasama praised the contributions being made by those young Japanese to the development of Timor-Leste through close cooperation with local communities as well as expressing his hopes for their further success. There are 12 JOCV volunteers currently active in Timor-Leste.
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January 30, 2014
The Government of Japan jointly held an inauguration ceremony of “The Project for Construction of Irrigation Channel in Meligo Village, Cailaco Sub-district, Bobonaro District” with Organization Haburas Moris, NGO in Timor-Leste under Grant Assistance for Grassroots and Human Security Projects (GGP).
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January 29, 2014
The Government of Japan jointly held an inauguration ceremony of “The Project for Installation of Water Supply System in Dato-Foho Village, Liquiҫa Sub-district, Liquiҫa District” with Aplimentec Foundation, NGO in Timor-Leste under Grant Assistance for Grassroots and Human Security Projects (GGP).
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January 17, 2014
The Government of Japan jointly held an inauguration ceremony of “The Project for the Installation of Water Supply System in Batara Village, Laclubar Sub-district, Manatutu District” with National Union Center of Technical Development for Timor-Leste(CUNTDTL), NGO in Timor-Leste under Grant Assistance for Grassroots and Human Security Projects (GGP).
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December 13, 2013
The Government of Japan jointly held an inauguration ceremony of “The Project for Construction of Irrigation Channel in Cassa Village, Ainaro Sub-district, Ainaro District” with JEF, NGO in Timor-Leste under Grant Assistance for Grassroots and Human Security Projects (GGP).
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December 9, 2013
The Government of Japan jointly held a signing ceremony of “The Health Education Promotion Project in the Elementary Education in the Districts of Ermera and Dili(The Second Term)”with SHARE (Services for the Health in Asia & African Regions) , a Japanese NGO under the Grant Assistance for Japanese NGO Projects.
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December 5, 2013
The Government of Japan jointly held an inauguration ceremony of “The Project for Rehabilitation and Construction of Post-CAVR Technical Secretariat “with the Post-CAVR Technical Secretariat in Dili.
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December 2, 2013
The Embassy of Japan held the National Day Reception celebrating the Emperor’s Birthday with the attendance of H.E. Mr. Vincente da Silva Guterres, President of the National Parliament.
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November 25, 2013
The graduation ceremony of auto-mechanic training was held at Dili Institute Technology. This training course was supported by NGO JDRAC, a Japanese NGO under“Project for Auto-Mechanics Training in East Timor Phase III” through the Grant Assistance for Japanese NGO Projects.
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November 21, 2013
The Embassy of Japan held the send-off ceremony for the participants of two Youth Exchange Program (“JENESYS”), Asia International Children’s Film and Movie Festival and Japan-ASEAN-Oceanian Student & Youth Exchange Program. At the ceremony, with the presence of H.E. Mr. Guterres, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, three movies filmed by Timorese students were previewed, and the representatives of respective group expressed their aspirations to the upcoming visits. Participants of both groups are expected to experience Japanese culture, through school visits and home stay, and interact with Japanese and other Asian youth.
November 5, 2013
The Government of Japan held a joint signing ceremony with 2 national NGOs for the projects related to primary and secondary education sector at the Embassy of Japan.
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November 4, 2013
On November 4, the signing ceremony for the “Project of Effective and Accessible Justice System, Social Dialogue and Policing Services for Peacebuilding” was held at the Ministry of Social Solidarity, Dili. H.E.Ms. Guterres, Minister for Social Solidarity, H.E. Dr. Babo Soares, Minister for Justice, H.E. Mr. de Deus, Vice Minister for Social Solidarity, Mr. da Costa, Chief of Administration Command, PNTL, Mr. Ostby, UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste and Ms. Tanaka, Country Director, UNDP in the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste were among the distinguished participants attended the event.
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October 25, 2013
The Embassy of Japan held the reporting session for the participants of the Youth Exchange Program (“JENESYS 2.0”). The students spent 10 eye-opening days of experiencing cutting-edge Japanese pop culture. They shared their experiences based on their group (Fashion, Animation and Entertainment), their images of Japan before and after their stay, and what they want to reflect onto their daily life from Japanese culture. Additionally, they addressed their action plans to introduce what they learned in Japan to their friends and community.
October 23, 2013
The Government of Japan held a joint signing ceremony with 3 national NGOs for the projects related to the access of safe and clean water in Embassy of Japan
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October 18, 2013
On October 18, the Government of Japan and the Government of Timor-Leste held the Policy Talks on Economic Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Dili. H.E. Dr. Pinto, Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, H.E. Mr. Lay, Minister for Transportation and Communication, H.E. Mr. Sabino, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, H.E. Mr. Moniz, Secretary of State for Water, Sanitation and Urbanization were among the distinguished participants attended the event.
September 30, 2013
On September 20, the Government of Timor-Leste held a handover ceremony of “Oecusse Port Urgent Rehabilitation Project” in Pante Macassar Sub-District, Oecusse District. The Government of Japan had decided a grant and worked for the rehabilitation project consisted of the contraction of a new jetty, passenger terminal, and cargo storage. H.E. Mr. Xanana Gusmao, Prime Minister, H.E. Dr. Ximenes, President of the Court of Appeal, H.E. Mr. da Costa, 2nd Vice President of the National Parliament, H.E. Mr. Lasama de Araujo, Vice Prime Minister, H.E. Mr. Teme, Minister for State Administration, H.E. Mr. da Conceicao, Minister for Commerce, Industry and Environment, H.E. Mr. de Sousa, Minister for Public Works, H.E. Mr. Lay, Minister for Transportation and Communication, H.E. Ms.de Araujo, Vice Minister of Health, H.E. Mr. Neves, Vice Minister for Transportation and Communication, H.E. Mr. Perreira, Secretary of State for Electricity, H.E. Mr. Guterres, Secretary for State for Security, H.E. Mr. Alkatiri, former Prime Minister and H.E. Mr. Lu Olo, former President of the Parliament were among the distinguished guests attended the event.
September 30, 2013
The Embassy of Japan held the send-off ceremony for the participants of the Youth Exchange Program (“JENESYS”) and two school teachers who will participate in the Teacher Training scholarship Program. H.E. Mr. Teme, Minister for State Administration, H.E. Mr. Soares, Minister for Justice, H.E. Mr. Mendonca, Secretary of State for Youth and Sports,H.E. Mr. Ximenes, Vice Minister for Higher Education, were among the distinguished guests attended the event.
September 20, 2013
On September 16, the signing ceremony of the bilateral agreement concerning capacity development of the F-FDTL was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste.With this agreement, the technical cooperation of car maintenance skills and techniques will be conducted for the F-FDTL in the expectation of enhancing its capabilities in the fields of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
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August 28, 2013
The Government of Japan provides Grant Aid to support for improving livelihood of the farmers in Ermera and Liquisa District with Japanese 2 NGOs.
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