DILI, 15 July 2025 (TATOLI) – Vice Prime Minister Mariano Assanami Sabino – who also serves as Minister Coordinator for Social Affairs and Minister of Rural Development and Community Housing, paid a working visit to Kupang on July 10 to meet with East Nusa Tenggara Governor Emanuel Melkiades Laka Lena, aiming to enhance economic cooperation between Timor-Leste and the Indonesian province.
The meeting, which took place in the Provincial Government’s meeting room, focused on strengthening cooperation in the agriculture, livestock, trade and industry sectors, with particular emphasis on the economic development of border areas.
“he creation of a join technical team was discussed, which will involve representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as well as the relevant ministries of the two countries, to outline concrete cooperation actions.
“We hope that through this initial step we can capitalize on the opportunities for our economic development It is evident that this cooperation needs to be maintained, well-coordinated and strongly integrated through political adjustments that facilitate community mobilization and economic activities, especially in border areas,” said Emanuel Melkiades Laka Lena in a statement.
Mariano Assanami Sabino emphasized the strategic potential of deepening economic relations between the two nations on the island of Timor, stressing that this potential could be boosted by supporting mobility in border areas, strengthening cooperation in tourism and cultural events, as well as developing agriculture, fisheries and activities linked to maritime affairs, which are considered strategic points for boosting exports
Journalist: Camilio de Sousa
Editor: Filomeno Martins
