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Singapore, 30 May 2025.
In an interview with the Chief of General Staff of FALINTIL-Defense Forces of Timor-Leste, Lieutenant General Domingos Raúl, "FALUR RATE LAEK stated that cooperation between the two countries is very good, because many of our human resources were trained by China and many of our military personnel speak Chinese," he told Singapore.
"I see and hear from afar the development of China's forces as well as the United States'. I cannot compare the two forces, but I know that China and the United States are great powers and are fighting each other for development.
The Lieutenant General also stressed that China has invested heavily in the economy and that its important role is to engage in dialogue with the United States and other countries, so that everyone can reach consensus and find political solutions to negotiate and bring peace to the world.
Regarding military equipment, I have no space to talk about it. Anything that aims to destroy humanity and damage the property of the people's state, I do not participate in. I believe that money here develops the economy and supports the poor and needy of the world, who need help. Abolish the CEMGFA.
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Aje Silva
Singapore, 30 May 2025
The Chief of General Staff of FALINTIL - Timor-Leste Defence Forces (F-FDTL), Lieutenant General Domingos Raúl "FALUR RATE LAEK", held a multilateral ASEAN ministerial meeting at the Shangri-La Hotel.
Timor-Leste needs to cooperate with many countries in the world, relations between Europe and ASEAN in a world full of crises, as we all know, such as Ukraine and Russia. He also mentioned Taiwan and what will happen if China invades Taiwan.
The Lieutenant General also mentioned that part of the Philippines' land in the South China Sea is occupied by China. The most important thing is that if we abandon the conflicts happening in the world, we will destroy our own credibility in the international world. For example, the Gajah conflict, if we are not careful, this conflict will lose our credibility.
He also spoke about the world being divided into two economic superpowers, the United States and China. The French president also spoke about how to preserve peace and stability while China and the United States compete to see who will dominate the world. France wants to cooperate with other countries and generally talks about how to maintain stability in Europe and also in the Indo-Pacific.
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Aze Silva
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Singapore, 30 May 2025
The Chief of General Staff of FALINTIL - Timor-Leste Defence Forces (F-FDTL), Lieutenant General Domingos Raúl "FALUR RATE LAEK", accompanied the President of the Republic, Dr. José Ramos Horta, in a bilateral meeting with the Minister of Defence of Singapore, Mr. Lawrence Wong Shyun Tsai, at the Shangri-La hotel.
At this meeting, the President of the Republic, José Ramos Horta, stated: "Timor-Leste needs to learn a lot from the development of Singapore. In Timor-Leste, people steal money from banks, there are not many people stealing motorcycles, and the police station in Timor-Leste is full of impounded motorcycles, and in Timor-Leste there are no drug-related crimes, but some countries try to transfer drugs to other countries. In general, we maintain peace and harmony in Timor-Leste." As President of Timor-Leste, I want to convey a message to my people: continue to build peace and stability in Timor-Leste and I hope that in the near future we will reach an agreement with Australia on oil and gas, because oil is very important for our country, Timor-Leste, as it can reduce unemployment.
The meeting was attended by Lieutenant General Falur Rate Laek, the Ambassador of Timor-Leste in Singapore, Mr. Alex Tilman, the Commissioner General of the PNTL, Mr. Henrique da Costa, the Deputy Field Captain, Guido Jerónimo Guterres, and the Deputy Secretary, Ambassador of Timor-Leste in Singapore, Mr. Iron.
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Jose Silva
Angola, 20-21 May 2025
The Chief of General Staff of the FALINTIL-Defense Forces of Timor-Leste (F-FDTL), Lieutenant General Falur Rate Laek, accompanied by the Defense Attaché of Timor-Leste in Portugal, Colonel Mário Baptista 'Bersama', participated in the meeting between the Chiefs of General Staff of the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries (LPCCEM) XXAVI in Cabodo Luanda Angola.
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Defense Attaché of Timor-Leste in Portugal Colonel Mário Baptista Bersama
Headquarters, May 22, 2025
The Ministry of Social Solidarity and Inclusion (MSSI), through the National Institute of Social Security (INSS), held a socialization ceremony today on the social security law for members of FALINTIL-Timor-Leste Defense Forces (F-FDTL). The ceremony took place in the auditorium of the F-FDTL Headquarters, in Fatuhada, Dili.
In his speech, the Chief of Staff of the Chief of General Staff of the F-FDTL, Colonel Marcelino Ximenes “RIZAI” asked the military to pay close attention to the social security law that will be distributed by INSS teams. “I ask you to pay attention to the social security law, so our friends from social security, come and share your good information, because during this period we are all concerned about the social security law, we talk about our money every month, where it goes, really or not, tomorrow we will get our right to retirement.” That is why today they are here to give information to all of us, here to senior officers, subalterns, sergeants and prasas, here they will share the law that exists, this socialization you should pay attention to what our friends give us about the social security law. He added that we may know our law, but we are not aware of this situation. In the world, many people express themselves like this, but each country has its own opinions. Pay close attention to our friends and advisors who will share their experiences with us. You can return to your component and share with your other friends. End.
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United States of America, May 22, 2025
A member of the FALINTIL-Timor-Leste Defense Forces (F-FDTL), Lieutenant Colonel Salustiano de Vasconcelos, currently the Second Air Force Commander of the F-FDTL, has completed the Air Force General Staff Command Course held at Maxwell AFB, Montgomery AFB, United States Forces Alabama, for a one-year term from May 19, 2024 to June 22, 2025.
This course was held because the FALINTIL-FDTL had the opportunity to participate in the course through the Defense Cooperation Program, which took place at the Air University.
The objective of this course is to develop Air Force leadership capabilities to prepare for joint, multinational, and interagency operations, educate and train operational-level leaders to become more agile, innovative, and adaptable, with critical thinking skills to communicate effectively, and to be able to engage in teamwork or group command to execute mission principles. Joint Action Aircraft in a complex and uncertain environment.
The course was conducted in the 2024-2025 academic year and was attended by 400 senior officers of the United States Armed Forces (US) with the rank of Major and Lieutenant Colonel. In addition, there are also students from 84 countries and 69 countries with the rank of Major, including a student from FILNTTLF, who is a new participant.
Before starting their studies at ACSC, Maxwell AFB - Alabama, all international officers will participate in the International Officer Preparatory Course for one and a half months. Force Base, Alabama, United States of America.
This course is designed to familiarize international students with the culture, familiarize them with the curriculum, materials, and assessment methods during the ACSC course, prepare students' writing, reading, thinking, and discussion skills at the academic level, familiarize them with the organization, mission, and doctrine of the U.S. forces, starting July 20, 2014-2024, and students who successfully complete the ACSC preparatory course will receive a diploma.
The topics covered in this course are
- Academic Preparation
- American and Institutional Ideals (American and Institutional Ideals)
- Leadership (With Leadership)
- Military Studies (Military Study)
- Communication Skills
- Academic Visit to the Field Training Program (FSP) in Washington, DC.
The Air Force General Staff Command Course (ACSC) is a very rigorously conducted postgraduate program lasting 46 weeks (eleven months) starting on July 8, 2024 and ending on July 21, 2025, and is administered through semi-intensive activities, lectures and courses for the ACSC. Two semesters covering academic subjects such as profession of arms, leadership and ethics, joint operations, air power and international security environment, as well as in the last month of the course also practicing War Games Exercises, students who successfully complete the course will receive credits for ACSC Joint Professional Military Education I (JPME I) and Diploma.
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Lieutenant Colonel (Grad) Salustiano de Vasconcelos
- A Platoon of the F-FDTL Light Air Component takes part in a military parade at the Dili Municipal Authority
- Deputy Chief of Staff of the F-FDTL participates in the 23rd Independence Restoration Ceremony
- The entire F-FDTL Command structure pays its last respects to Commander Ernesto "Dudu" at the Headquarters
- Timor-Leste Defense Attaché in Indonesia visits RDTL Cadet at the TNI UA Military Academy, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
