Jakarta, Nov. 2 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, this evening hosted dinner in honour of H.E. Francisco Kalbuadi Lay, Vice Prime Minister, Minister Coordinator for Economic Affairs, and Minister of Tourism and Environment of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, as part of the latter's visit to the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat.

Held in a cordial atmosphere, the dinner provided an opportunity for both sides to exchange views on Timor-Leste's continued integration into ASEAN. Both sides also discussed opportunities for Timor-Leste to contribute meaningfully to ASEAN Community-building efforts. Dr. Kao reaffirmed the ASEAN Secretariat's steadfast commitment to supporting Timor-Leste's full and effective integratio...