25 November 2025

The Office of the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs (CMEF) reaffirmed the Government’s strong commitment to improving investment facilitation during the opening of the Investment Facilitation Seminar. General Coordinator of CMEF, Jorge Rui de Carvalho Martins highlighted new measures to enhance investment certificates, benefit declarations, and special investment agreements.

He stressed that the IX Constitutional Government places the private sector at the center of national economic development, emphasizing the importance of investment for job creation, poverty reduction, and economic diversification. TradeInvest Timor-Leste continues to monitor investor activities, address challenges, and support companies in fulfilling their commitments, with many investors now implementing their projects.

The seminar provides a platform for clearer coordination and guidance among government institutions. The General Coordinator also highlighted Timor-Leste’s major economic milestones—WTO accession in 2024 and ASEAN membership in October 2025—which are expected to expand market opportunities for Timorese products.

The General Coordinator echoed concerns from CCITL regarding the need for stronger technical coordination and integrated services to better support national and foreign investors. He reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to creating a supportive business environment and encouraged responsible implementation of approved investment plans.

The General Coordinator praised TradeInvest for its professionalism and called for continued transparent and facilitative services. He also urged stronger coordination among technical directorates to ensure efficient delivery of investment support.
The seminar opened with the expectation of productive discussions and practical outcomes.

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