Timor-Leste prepares to host 19th CPLP justice ministers conference in October
DÍLI, 05 August 2026 (TATOLI) — Justice Minister Sérgio de Jesus Fernandes da Costa Hornai has briefed the Council of Ministers on preparations for the 19th Conference of Ministers of Justice of the Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CMJPLOP), which is scheduled to be held in Dili in October 2026.
The conference will bring together ministers and senior government officials responsible for justice from member states of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP).
“The Conference is an important mechanism for consultation and legal and judicial cooperation within the Portuguese-speaking world, facilitating the analysis of matters of common interest, the evaluation of ongoing initiatives, and the identification of new areas for collaboration,” said in a statement.
The preparatory work was also presented, including inter-institutional coordination and the logistical, protocol, security, and technical support required to host the event.
Hosting this Conference in Timor-Leste, within the framework of the CPLP’s Pro Tempore Presidency, reinforces the national commitment to deepening legal cooperation among Member States and to strengthening the Community.
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