On September 17, 2026, Mr. Kirati Veruwan, Vice President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Public Organization) (NEDA), together with Mr. Atipat Rojanapaibulya, Ambassador in Dili, and their delegation, met representatives of the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Timor-Leste at the World Bank Country Office in Dili, Timor-Leste. Mr. David Freedman, World Bank Group Resident Representative for Timor-Leste, and Mr. Artur Andrysiak, Country Director, ADB Timor-Leste, participated in the discussions.
The meeting was intended to provide NEDA with information on Timor-Leste's development policies and direction, as well as the strategies and operational approaches of the World Bank and ADB. The participants also exchanged information on sectors and projects with potential for future cooperation between NEDA and Timor-Leste, including financial terms and procedures for developing cooperation projects. The World Bank presented its development and support priorities for Timor-Leste, while ADB presented its Country Partnership Strategy and strategic cooperation framework. The participants exchanged views and recommendations on approaches to project development that would align with Timor-Leste's priorities and needs. The discussions provided an opportunity to exchange information on Timor-Leste's development direction and explore ways to expand cooperation and develop potential projects that could produce tangible results under development cooperation between Thailand and Timor-Leste.
