
At the event, they informed each other of the socio-economic development in thecountries, evaluated the friendship and cooperation over the past time, andagreed to enhance collaboration in areas of their potential such astrade-investment, agriculture, energy, and tourism.
Theyalso discussed measures and put forth cooperation plans in the coming time, concurring to establish a joint committee to keep a close watch on and promote theimplementation of the cooperation deals signed between the two governments.
Speaking highly of the President of Timor Leste’s visit, Thongloun Sisoulith stressed that this was the first state visitof a Timor Leste leader and a historical milestone to consolidate the friendshipand cooperation between the two countries.
He hailed Timor Leste’s membership of the World Trade Organisation and affirmed Laos’s support for the country to becomean official member of the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) inthe coming time.
The Lao leader said he hopes that ministries and localities of bothsides will work closely to develop trade cooperation in a more effectivefashion.
Following the talks, the two leaders witnessed the signing of severalcooperative documents.
The same day, Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone hosted a reception for Jose Ramos-Horta./.