Hanoi, May 30 -- To congratulated Timor Leste on officially becoming a member of ASEAN, affirming that it is a historic milestone for Timor Leste as well as for the bloc's development process, opening a new phase of deeper cooperation and closer integration between Timor Leste and other countries in the region.

Viet Nam always attaches great importance to its friendship and comprehensive cooperation with Timor Leste, and stands ready to share its experience in development and international integration, while working closely with Timor-Leste within ASEAN, noted the Vietnamese leader.

The President of Timor Leste affirmed that Viet Nam has always been a close friend and trusted partner of the country, expressing his hope that Viet Nam wou...