VOV.VN - Prime Minister of Timor-Leste Xanana Gusmão has affirmed that he regards Vietnam as a close friend and trusted partner, expressing a desire to further strengthen practical cooperation across key development sectors.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged strengthening political trust between Vietnam and Timor-Leste through all-level exchanges, and expanding all-around cooperation, during a reception for Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste Bendito dos Santos Freitas in Hanoi on September 16.

VOV.VN - The coming State visit to Vietnam by President José Ramos-Horta from July 31 to August 3 will bring many strategic interests for both countries, contributing to strengthening bilateral cooperation in the coming time, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia cum Timor Leste Ta Van Thong.