DILI, 25 april 2024 (TATOLI) – The Council of Ministers approved a vote of congratulations to the Portuguese people on the 50th anniversary of the Revolution of April 25th, 1974, and for the example of the peaceful regaining of freedom and democracy.
The Carnation Revolution, as it is known, brought down a dictatorial and oppressive regime in Portugal and helped lay the foundations for Timor-Leste’s independence as the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste on 28 November 1975.
The Portuguese people’s dream of freedom and democracy allowed all the Timorese people to dream and believe that freedom, democracy, and independence were close at hand. Today, as in 1974, we build our futures fraternally together.
Timor-Leste and its people are, therefore, celebrating the 50th anniversary of April 25th with Portugal and the Portuguese. With this in mind, the Council of Ministers has also decided to grant a day off tomorrow, April 25th, for the entire day
Journalist: Camilio de Sousa
Editor: Filomeno Martins
