AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAirport Modernisation: Timor-Leste’s Council of Ministers heard progress on upgrading President Nicolau Lobato International Airport with ADB, JICA and Australia’s AIFFP backing, including runway, taxiways, aprons, control tower and terminal works, with phased completion targeted by 2028. Oil & Gas Regulation: SundaGas missed the Chuditch-2 appraisal drilling deadline, triggering a notice that could lead to termination of the Timor-Leste PSC unless a rig is secured and the company responds within 120 days. Food Security & Climate Risk: FAO and WFP launched a first Joint Anticipatory Action Appeal for US$202m to protect 8.8m people across 22 high-risk countries, including East Timor, from El Niño-driven drought, floods and storms. Regional Trade & Energy Links: At the Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan, leaders adopted the Kazan Declaration and energy cooperation plans, with Russia pledging food and energy supplies and pushing trade using national currencies—Timor-Leste included among delegations. Water & Infrastructure Lessons (Regional): Cebu coverage highlights how stalled infrastructure and service cuts can spark public backlash—useful context for Timor-Leste’s own delivery and utilities planning.
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