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CHIEF OF DEFENCE FORCE OF TIMOR LESTE VISITS DA RBAF

TANAH JAMBU, Wednesday, 14 May 2025 – The Defence Academy of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (DA RBAF) this morning received an official visit from His Excellency Lieutenant General Domingos Raul “Falur Rate Laek”, Chief of Defence Force of Timor Leste (FALINTIL-FDTL). 

Upon arrival at the Ceremonial Hall of the Academy, His Excellency Lieutenant General Domingos Raul “Falur Rate Laek” was received by Colonel Pengiran Sharifuddin bin Pengiran Haji Yussof, Commandant of the Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces. Also present were Senior Officers and officers of Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces. 

The visit commenced with welcoming remarks by the Commandant of DA RBAF, followed by a briefing on an overview of the academy, highlighting its history, development, its key role in professional military education and future plans.  

Following the briefing, His Excellency Lieutenant General Domingos Raul “Falur Rate Laek” toured several key facilities within the academy and engaged in interactive sessions with course participants from the Leadership and Management Centre. The visit concluded with a group photograph session followed by light refreshments.

The Chief of Defence Force of Timor-Leste, accompanied by his spouse and delegation, are in Brunei Darussalam for an official visit from 12 to 15 May 2025.