Natália Carrascalão, formerly an advisor to the Timorese Presidency, has been appointed as the permanent representative to the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP), following Timor-Leste's assumption of the presidency in December.

Timor-Leste's President Ramos-Horta reaffirms the conviction that human rights, peace, and development are inseparable, calling for courageous and humane responses to global expectations.

Myanmar has expelled Timor-Leste's envoy following a complaint by a human rights group against the junta, with a war crimes case also cited.

A researcher's commentary highlights how the dispute between Myanmar and Timor-Leste brings ASEAN's traditional approaches into question and underscores Timor-Leste's distinct international identity.