Hanoi, Sept. 22 -- The top Vietnamese leader congratulated Turkey on becoming the 12th dialogue partner of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). He welcomed and voiced support for Turkey's engagement with ASEAN.

To Lam highly valued the growth momentum of Viet Nam-Turkey relations over the past time, calling on both sides to further enhance cooperation and harness their roles to promote peace, stability and sustainable development.

To Lam suggested both countries mull over a Joint Statement on elevating bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership and work together to advance bilateral cooperation and step up the exchange of delegations, especially high-level delegations.

Both sides should also work towards raising the two-way...