In a warm and friendly atmosphere, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung warmly welcomed Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, leading the high-level delegation from Timor Leste. Representatives of the children of Hanoi then presented Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão with a beautiful bouquet of flowers.
To the sound of welcoming music, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão stepped onto the honorary platform in the main hall of the Government headquarters. After listening to the military band playing the national anthems of both countries, the two Prime Ministers bowed to the military flag and reviewed the Honor Guard of the Vietnam People's Army, introducing the high-ranking delegations from both countries attending the welcoming ceremony.
Following the welcoming ceremony, the two Prime Ministers led high-level delegations from both countries in talks to assess the results of cooperation between the two countries in the past and propose directions for future cooperation.
Speaking at the opening session of the ASEAN Future Forum this morning, Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão affirmed that today is a particularly significant day as it marks the first time Timor Leste has participated in the forum as a full member of the ASEAN family. He thanked the Government of Vietnam and the Diplomatic Academy for initiating the ASEAN Future Forum to share visions of a peaceful, stable, and people-centered ASEAN future.
The Prime Minister of Timor Leste shared that the world is full of instability, the foundations of international law are facing many challenges, and the development of artificial intelligence could cause great harm to humanity. In this context, ASEAN remains an important entity for promoting dialogue. The story of Southeast Asia is complex, but ASEAN has shown that diversity is not a weakness but a source of strength.
"No nation can decide its own destiny alone; we need each other because cooperation makes us stronger. Timor Leste is ready to learn, contribute, and cooperate closely to build a peaceful and inclusive region," said Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão.
Earlier, on June 8th, Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão laid a wreath at the Monument to the Heroes and Martyrs (Bac Son Street), and also laid a wreath and paid respects at the Mausoleum of President Ho Chi Minh.
Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/thu-tuong-le-minh-hung-chu-tri-le-don-thu-tuong-timor-leste-2524233.html
