Portuguese-speaking East Timor’s government has approved the signing of two Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with China. The first focuses on enhancing trade, investment, and tourism. The Ministry of Planning and Strategic Investment of East Timor and China’s National Development and Reform Commission will sign it. The second MOU aims to boost local development in the […]
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