The two leaders agreed that bilateral relations between Việt Nam and Timor-Leste have seen remarkable progress with practical high-level delegation exchanges.

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To further enhance the bilateral relations, the Vietnamese top legislator suggested continuing to intensify the exchange of high-level and all-level delegations, increase exchanges between parliamentarians, especially young and female parliamentarians, and strengthen the sharing of legislative experiences between the two countries.

Lieutenant General Nguyễn Văn Bổng, Secretary of the Party Committee and Political Commissar of the Navy, emphasised that the victory demonstrated the political and spiritual strength of the entire nation, as well as the resolve and capability of the Navy and the people of the north to fight and win.

The state visit marks PM Chính's first trip to India in his capacity as head of the Vietnamese government, and the first one by a Vietnamese PM to India in a decade.

The Deputy PM affirmed that Việt Nam always supports and encourages local ministries and sectors to deepen and enhance friendly exchanges and comprehensive cooperation with Hong Kong.

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin had directed all government agencies and state-owned enterprises (SOEs) across the country to lower flags on the first two days of August to show respects to the late Vietnamese Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng

This is the second trip to Việt Nam by José Ramos-Horta following the first in 2010, and the fourth by a high-ranking leader of Timor-Leste.

The next year will mark several important anniversaries, including the 95th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam, the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification, and the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and Independence Day.

The 15th National Assembly has accomplished a substantial amount of work across legislation, supervision, and decision-making, addressing critical national and foreign affairs, said the top legislator.

This trip is one of the first state visits by a foreign leader since Indian PM Narendra Modi was re-elected for the third term.

Việt Nam's Electricity and Renewable Energy Authority, the Japanese Embassy in Việt Nam and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) have established a working group for the implementation of AZEC.

The society representative expressed an interest in broadening its network and fostering greater understanding and exchange between the two nations.

The trip of President José Ramos-Hort is the fourth visit by a high-ranking Timor-Leste leader.

The ultimate goal is to achieve the best outcomes for both Việt Nam and Timor-Leste during his three-year term, said the Timor-Leste ambassador.

President Lâm suggested continuing to enhance the development of a socialist-oriented market economy, building and perfecting the socialist rule-of-law state of Việt Nam and expanding international integration.

Deputy PM Trần Lưu Quang asked the ministries of home affairs, finance, industry and trade, natural resources and environment, transport, and health to respond to concern by localities before August 15, and ministries, agencies and localities to clear up questions by the council no later than August 30.

The two ministers briefed each other on their countries' religious situation and state management experience in the field. They also reviewed the implementation of the cooperation agreement on religious work for 2022-26, signed in HCM City in November 2022.

The 2023 Housing Law (the Law), with 198 articles arranged in 13 chapters, provides house ownership, development, operation management and use; housing transactions; and state management of housing in Vietnam.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính’s state visit to India from July 30 to August 1 is a critically important occasion for the two countries to look back on their achievements obtained so far, especially since the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership in 2016, said Indian Ambassador to Việt Nam Sandeep Arya.