Vietnam is ready to support Timor-Leste to effectively participate in the ASEAN Community.

VTV.vn - On October 28, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Timor-Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão on the occasion of attending the ASEAN Summit.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets with Timor-Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão - Photo: VGP

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh congratulated Timor-Leste on officially becoming the 11th member of ASEAN, marking a historic turning point in the country's integration process, as well as a historic milestone in ASEAN's development process.

The Prime Minister affirmed that Vietnam will continue to accompany, support and share experiences to help Timor-Leste participate effectively and make positive contributions to the ASEAN Community.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh congratulated Timor-Leste on officially becoming the 11th member of ASEAN - Photo: VGP

The two Prime Ministers assessed that the friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Timor-Leste has continued to develop positively in recent times, especially in the fields of economics, trade, agriculture, telecommunications and education.

The two sides agreed to increase delegation exchanges at all levels, promote the effective implementation of signed cooperation agreements, and expand cooperation in potential areas such as green economy, digital economy, clean energy, innovation, and artificial intelligence.

The two leaders agreed to deepen bilateral relations in the coming time, promote high-level visits and all-level visits, soon organize the first meeting of the Vietnam - Timor-Leste Joint Committee at the Foreign Minister level, effectively implement signed agreements; exploit the potential for economic cooperation, especially trade and investment, and create favorable conditions for businesses of the two countries to do business and operate in each other's markets.

The two leaders agreed to deepen bilateral relations between the two countries in the coming time - Photo: VGP

The two sides agreed to promote cultural, tourism and educational cooperation, actively contribute to people-to-people exchanges and promote the friendship and multifaceted cooperation between the two countries.

Discussing international and regional issues, the two sides agreed to continue close coordination and mutual support at multilateral forums.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that Vietnam is committed to continuing to support Timor-Leste to effectively participate in ASEAN activities; and hopes that Timor-Leste, as a member state of UNCLOS 1982 and the 11th member of ASEAN, will continue to support ASEAN's common stance on the East Sea issue and work together to achieve a truly effective and substantive COC in accordance with international law, especially UNCLOS 1982, contributing to building the East Sea into a sea of ​​peace, stability, cooperation and development.

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