DILI, 25 February 2025 (TATOLI) – The Chinese Ambassador to Timor-Leste, Wang Wenli, said that the tender for the construction of the eight-story military hospital in Timor-Leste’s capital, Dili, will be announced in the near future.
She said that the Government of China has already approved a donation for the construction of the military hospital.
The hospital will be built behind the headquarters of Timor-Leste’s National Defense Force (F-FDTL) in Fatuhada, Dili.
Wenli said that the governments of Timor-Leste and China have held discussions on the construction of the hospital: “The Chinese government has approved its support for the project for the construction of the hospital.”
The military hospital will provide healthcare services to military personnel, their families, military retirees, and veterans.
Previously, the Minister of Defence, Donaciano da Costa Gomes, ‘Pedro Klamar Fuik,’ said that the hospital would be built with 100 beds and equipped with modern facilities to provide adequate healthcare to military personnel.
He said that a commission would be established to oversee the project and recruit healthcare personnel.
Journalist: Camilio de Sousa
Editor: Filomeno Martins
