DILI, 28 April 2025 (TATOLI) – The Dili International Trade Expo will take place between August 28 and September 1, 2025, at the Dili Convention Center (CCD) as part of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Proclamation of Independence of Timor-Leste.
The event will be organized by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) in partnership with the Ministries of the Coordinating Economic Affairs and Tourism and Environment.
The five-day expo will serve as a platform for national companies, especially micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises to showcase their products to global markets.
Minister of Trade and Industry, Filipus Nino Pereira, said that MTI has allocated more than US$300,000 to carry out the necessary preparations for the upcoming event.
Pereira has previously said that there will be various activities during the Expo, including trade fairs, adding that the MTI has been consulting with Timor-Leste’s private sector and communities to identify potential products for the event.
He added that the expo will help increase Timor-Leste’s exports by promoting access to foreign markets, attracting investment, and creating new partnerships.
Journalist: Camilio de Sousa
Editor: Filomeno Martins
