Ten young Timorese professionals gained practical experience in key development areas as Timor-Leste prepared for its future responsibilities within ASEAN.
The Futuru Líder ba ASEAN (FLBA) Cohort 3 delegation from Timor-Leste completed a five-day immersion programme in Cambodia, gaining practical experience in governance, education, vocational training, trade, entrepreneurship, digital transformation, culture, health, environmental sustainability and ASEAN integration.
Led by Team Leader Ms Solange Borges, the ten-member delegation engaged with government institutions, private-sector organisations, technology innovators, entrepreneurship networks and civil society. The key objective was to learn from the experience of Cambodia as ASEAN Member State and identify lessons relevant to Timor-Leste’s national development and future role within ASEAN.
Particular attention was given to ASEAN Chairmanship preparations, with Timor-Leste preparing to host the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2029. The programme also explored institutional coordination, skills development, trade facilitation, artificial intelligence, public health, cultural heritage and environmental sustainability.
The delegation was accompanied and supported by Ambassador H.E. Marcos dos Reis da Costa, First Secretary and Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of Timor-Leste in Phnom Penh Mr. Avelino Pereira, and Mr. Janu Rangel, Technical Coach of the FLBA Cohort 3 team.
Source: TATOLI
