National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and visiting President José Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste (Photo: VNA)

National Assembly Chairman Man highlighted the significant potential for parliamentary cooperation, expressing hope that parliamentary cooperation would become a key pillar of bilateral relations.

He proposed that the two Parliaments promote cooperation, exchanges, and experience-sharing between specialized Committees and National Assembly deputies, particularly in law-making and the domestication of international treaties and commitments, saying this would ensure effective implementation and the creation of a favorable legal corridor to enhance bilateral cooperation.

President José Ramos-Horta agreed with Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s proposals on parliamentary cooperation and expressed a desire to strengthen the partnership with Vietnam in agriculture. He proposed that Vietnam share its expertise to assist Timor-Leste in areas of its strength.