The SEAPC-Net Permanent Members Meeting began with welcome remarks from the SEAPC-Net Secretary General, Benevides Correia Barros, followed by an introduction of the new President of the Timor-Leste Press Council, who also serves as the President of the SEAPC-Net Network, Mr. António Secar Mali. Mr. Chavarong was also re-elected for a new term at the National Press Council of Thailand (NPCT). In addition, Mr.Totok, representing the Indonesia Press Council (DPI), introduced the newly appointed president of DPI.
During the meeting, SEAPC-Net members—including the Indonesia Press Council, the National Press Council of Thailand (NPCT), the Myanmar Press Council, and the Timor-Leste Press Council—agreed to convene the General Assembly in March 2026 in Thailand. At the conclusion of the meeting, Permanent Members also agreed on setting SEAPC-Net’s annual membership fee at USD 100.00. The format and payment procedures will be prepared by Timor-Leste.
According to the plan, the SEAPC-Net Organization Meeting for 2026 will take place online in January 2026 and will be hosted by the Timor-Leste Press Council.
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