Dili, Friday, May 8, 2026_______
The Office of the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, through the General Coordinator, Jorge Rui de Carvalho Martins, chaired a meeting of the Technical Committee to evaluate the business plans and investment proposals submitted by EMG-MRT Ilimanu, Lda and Timorock Eco-Solutions Unipessoal, Lda. The meeting took place at the TradeInvest meeting room on Friday last week.
The meeting aimed to conduct a technical assessment of the investment proposals in accordance with the requirements established under the Private Investment Law (Law No. 15/2017), particularly to determine eligibility for the Declaration of Benefits (DB) and the Special Investment Agreement (SIA).
During the session, the General Coordinator emphasized that the Technical Commission was established through Decree-Law to support the effective implementation of the Private Investment Law and strengthen the investment climate in Timor-Leste. He further noted that the IX Constitutional Government is currently reviewing the national legal framework for investment protection in order to introduce reforms that reinforce investor confidence and create a more competitive business environment.
“To date, we have achieved significant positive results, with several investments already beginning to materialize. This team is strong and highly professional. I continue to inform the Deputy Prime Minister and the Prime Minister about the effectiveness and efficiency of the sectoral services being provided. Investors who come to Timor-Leste are those with financial capacity and serious commitment,” said Jorge Rui de Carvalho Martins.
The General Coordinator also highlighted that the investment facilitation mechanism is based on integrated coordination among MKAE, TradeInvest Timor-Leste, the Ministry of Justice, and relevant line ministries that provide technical recommendations. According to him, this coordinated mechanism has proven effective in delivering three core functions: Expectations of Certificate Decisions, Investment Qualification Assessments, and the negotiation of Special Investment Agreements.
This initiative aligns with the IX Constitutional Government’s program on economic diversification and the strengthening of the private sector as a key pillar of national development.
“MKAE does not work alone; our role is to integrate the vision of all ministries into one coordinated political and economic framework,” he added. Investment Proposals Presented EMG-MRT Ilimanu, Lda
A joint venture between Elegant Marble Group, Lda (51%) and Murak Rai Timor, E.P. (49%), presented an investment proposal valued at USD 51 million to establish an integrated marble industry platform in Uma Kaduak, Lacumesac, and Iliheu, located in Manatuto Municipality.
Timorock Eco-Solutions Unipessoal, Lda
A fully Timorese-owned company submitted an investment proposal valued at USD 4.95 million. Through Empreza Fatukura, Lda, the project aims to establish a new processing unit for “Eco-Fabrika” pilot bricks and develop soil stabilization innovations using environmentally friendly technology in the districts of Cacussa and Osleu, Cristo Rei Administrative Post, Dili Municipality.
The meeting was attended by representatives from MPIE, ANM, I.P., TradeInvest Timor-Leste, SERVE, I.P., and technical representatives from relevant line ministries integrated into the Technical Commission.
