The World Health Organization held a gala event to mark the celebration of the Southeast Asia Regional Meeting
Dili, September 9, 2026. At the GMN multipurpose hall, under the coordination of Dr. Nilesh Buddha, a gathering was held to foster camaraderie and recognize the work carried out by the Ministry of Health of
Timor-Leste for the benefit of the Timorese people—work that has earned international recognition.
During the event, tribute was paid to the attendees, including Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), as well as other prominent figures in the global health sector.
Ambassador Alina Aldama paid her respects to the remains of the four repatriated Timorese prelates
Dili, 8 setember, 2026. In Tasi Tolu Square, where Pope Francis celebrated Mass for the Timorese people during his official visit, the mortal remains of Jaime Garcia Goulart, José Joaquim Ribeiro, Martinho da Costa Lopes, and Alberto Ricardo da Silva rest. In this place, the country’s Episcopal Conference organized the tributes, wakes, and Mass in honor of the priests who were in Portugal. Likewise, the diplomatic corps was responsible for paying tribute to them. Representing Cuba was Ambassador Alina Aldama, who paid her respects.
Cuban Embassy in Timor Leste.
The head of the Cuban diplomatic mission in Timor-Leste, Alina Aldama, attended the reception for the 79th meeting of the World Health Organization’s Regional Committee
Dili, September 8, 2026. At the Lahane Palace, in the presence of the country’s president, Dr. José Ramos Horta—accompanied by Health Minister Dr. Elia A.A. Dos Reis Amaral and members of the Timorese government—a welcome gala was held for the participants in the 79th session of the World Health Organization’s Regional Committee for Southeast Asia.
On this occasion, the Cuban ambassador, Alina Aldama, had the honor of greeting Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, who spoke highly of the Cuban healthcare system.
Ambassador Alina Aldama participated in the opening ceremony of the 79th meeting of the World Health Organization’s Regional Committee
Dili, September 8, 2026. At the Convention Center in the Timorese capital, Health Minister Dr. Elia A.A. Dos Reis Amaral was joined in welcoming the guests by Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization; Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, Minister of Health and Communications of Sri Lanka; and Dr. Nilesh Buddha, who heads the WHO’s Southeast Asia Regional Office.
The President of Timor-Leste, Dr. José Ramos Horta, was the special guest at Brazil’s National Day celebration
Dili, September 8, 2026. At the Embassy of the Federation of Brazil, the keynote address for the event was delivered by Head of State Dr. José Ramos Horta, who highlighted the bonds of friendship and cooperation that unite the two nations.
For his part, Ambassador Ricardo José Lustosa Leal offered words of welcome and gratitude to the guests attending the gala celebrating the 204th anniversary of Brazil’s independence.
As a member of the diplomatic corps, the Cuban ambassador, Alina Aldama, had the opportunity to exchange views with other colleagues.