Speaking at the closing session, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung said the forum addressed issues of critical importance to all ASEAN members and the bloc’s partners, while creating a platform to discuss emerging and long-term challenges facing the region.

The Timor-Leste PM expressed admiration for Viet Nam’s rapid and sustainable development, saying that this is a source of inspiration for many countries, including his country.

The General Secretary and President affirmed that Viet Nam would continue to provide assistance within its capacity to help Laos maintain macroeconomic stability, strengthen governance and achieve sustainable development.

The leaders of the two countries exchanged views and proposed specific measures to implement the agreements between the high-ranking leaders of the two countries, especially the results of General Secretary and President Lam's recent official visit to Thailand.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung hosted a welcome ceremony in Ha Noi on June 7 for his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone, who began a three-day official visit to Viet Nam and attendance at the third ASEAN Future Forum (AFF).

Prime Minister of Timor-Leste Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão arrived in Ha Noi on June 7 afternoon, beginning his official visit to Viet Nam and attendance at the third ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) from June 7–10 at the invitation of Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung.