Ambassador Alina Aldama attended a forum on the Tais, chaired by the Head of State of Timor-Leste, Dr José Ramos-Horta.
Dili, 13 October 2026. At the Nicolau Lobato Presidential Palace, the President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, His Excellency Dr José Ramos-Horta, opened the national forum on the conservation of the Tais as part of the country’s Intangible Cultural Heritage, a status granted by UNESCO.
The event was attended by members of the Government and Parliament, representatives of the United Nations system, members of the diplomatic corps, members of the National Network for the Preservation of Tais, and Timorese students.
The President of Timor-Leste, Dr José Ramos-Horta, granted an audience to the Cuban Ambassador, Alina Aldama
Dili, 13 October 2026. At the Nicolau Lobato Presidential Palace, the Head of State of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, His Excellency President Dr José Ramos-Horta, received the head of the Cuban diplomatic mission, Alina Aldama, who was accompanied by Secretary Antonito Amaral.
During the cordial working meeting, the President of Timor-Leste expressed his interest in and solidarity with the Cuban people in the face of the intensification of the economic, financial and commercial blockade imposed by the United States Government.
Ambassador Alina Aldama attended a screening of the film “How to Divorce During the War” during the Dili International Film Festival
Dili, October 8, 2026. A gala reception hosted by the European Union Ambassador, Thorsten Bargfrede, took place at the Metiaut Golf Course. The diplomat, accompanied by the festival director, Lena Lenzen, gave a brief introduction to the screening of a Lithuanian feature film that addresses the difficult situation faced by a couple with a minor daughter during a real-life divorce.
Ambassador Alina Aldama attended the screening of the Australian film “Journey Home, David Gulpilil”
Dili, October 6, 2026. Australian Ambassador Caitlin Wilson hosted the screening of the film from her country, which is being shown as part of the Dili International Film Festival (DIFF). The festival celebrates the creativity of filmmakers from around the world and from Timor-Leste, and is sponsored by the Nobel laureate and President of the country, His Excellency Dr. José Ramos-Horta.
Cuba’s Ambassador to Timor-Leste, Alina Aldama, attended the farewell reception for her Australian counterpart
Dili, October 5, 2026. The ETTG Business Group, based in Timor-Leste, organized a farewell reception for Ambassador Caitlin Wilson, who will soon conclude her diplomatic mission. The event recognized the Australian diplomat’s achievements, work, leadership, and enthusiasm.
The gathering was attended by members of the Timorese government and the diplomatic corps, who showed their support for Head of Mission Caitlin Wilson. Representing the Cuban Embassy was its chief representative, Alina Aldama, who had the opportunity to speak with members of the presidential team.