Kuala lumpur: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with his Timor-Leste counterpart Xanana Gusmao on October 28 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit and related summits.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the meeting between the two leaders focused on discussing bilateral relations and regional issues. The discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation between Vietnam and Timor-Leste, with both leaders expressing a commitment to enhancing mutual understanding and collaboration.

The meeting occurred in the context of the ASEAN Summit, where leaders from Southeast Asia gathered to address regional challenges and opportunities. The interaction between Prime Minister Chinh and Prime Minister Gusmao is seen as a step towards reinforcing diplomatic ties and exploring potential areas for partnership.