President Ramos-Horta highlights strengthening of bilateral cooperation on the 81st anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day
DÍLI, 29 September 2026 (TATOLI) – The President of the Republic, Jose Ramos-Horta, participated this Tuesday in the commemorations of the 81st Anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, at an event held at the newly established resident Embassy in Aimutin, Dili.
During the ceremony, the Head of State congratulated the Vietnamese people and Government, highlighting the historical nature of the occasion, as it was the first celebration of its kind since the official opening of the diplomatic mission in the country in April of this year.
In his speech, the President praised Vietnam’s remarkable trajectory of socio-economic development and the deepening of relations with Timor-Leste since 2002.
Ramos-Horta highlighted the importance of economic cooperation, namely Vietnam’s role as a trusted partner in national food security and the crucial investments in connectivity and digital inclusion, driven by the presence of Viettel and Telemor in Timorese territory.
Vietnam’s constant and firm support for Timor-Leste’s integration into ASEAN was another central point of the presidential address. The Head of State expressed deep gratitude for the Vietnamese assistance in building Timorese institutional capacity towards full participation in the regional Community, also reaffirming the shared commitment of both nations to international law, the maintenance of peace, stability, and maritime security.
In conclusion, the President of the Republic expressed his strong appreciation to his Vietnamese counterpart, President Tô Lâm, and to Ambassador Pham Binh Dam for the cordial relations maintained with the Timorese State.
The official message reiterated the mutual desire to continue expanding cooperation in strategic areas such as agriculture, education, and digital transition, hoping that the friendship between the two peoples will continue to strengthen enduringly.
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