Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) meets with his counterpart from Timor Leste Taur Matan in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia on May 11 (Photo: VNA)Congratulating Timor Leste for becoming an ASEAN observer, PMChinh affirmed that with the spirit of traditional friendship and closecooperation, Vietnam is willing to share experience with and support TimorLeste to become the 11th member of the association at an early date.
The two sides agreed to increase the exchange of all-level delegations, while effectively implementing signed agreements, andoptimising their cooperation potential, especially in trade and investment.They also concurred to create optimal conditions for their businesses in operating in each other’s market.
The PMs pledged to promote collaboration in the fieldsof culture, tourism, education, and people-to-people exchange to further fostertheir connections, and expand their partnership to new areas of digitaltransformation, green growth, and circular economy.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Timor Leste Prime Minister Taur Matan (Photo: VNA)For his part, the Timor Leste leader affirmed that Vietnam is a great friend ofTimor Leste, underlining that his country hopes to further bolster cooperationwith Vietnam.
He revealed that Limor Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta wishesto visit Vietnam at an early date.
PM Taur Matan hailed the impressive achievements in socio-economicdevelopment that Vietnam has recorded, and showed his pleasure at the expandingpartnership between the two countries, especially in telecommunications andeducation.
The meeting was the last activity of the Vietnamese PM in Indonesia. He isscheduled to return home the same day./.
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