Hanoi, June 6 -- In an interview with the press ahead of the Timor-Leste's Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao's official visit to Viet Nam and participation in the 3rd ASEAN Future Forum from June 7-10, the Ambassador praised the forum for bringing together ASEAN leaders and dialogue partners to exchange views on long-term regional issues.

He described the AFF as more than just a gathering of officials, characterizing it as an important Track 1.5 platform that encourages forward-looking discussions on regional challenges, including peace, security, digital transformation, and sustainable development.

The Ambassador noted that the latest edition of the forum had expanded its scope to include political party roundtables and city leader...