Hanoi, Feb. 26 -- President of Timor-Leste Jose Ramos-Horta spotlighted the ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) 2025, Vietnam - Timor-Leste cooperation, and Timor-Leste's efforts to join ASEAN during an interview recently granted to the press.

He expressed hope that the AFF will become a necessary, indispensable forum that would involve many countries beyond the region.

Praising Vietnam's remarkable achievements across various sectors, including impressive economic growth, equitable wealth distribution, he noted that such have earned respect of the international community.

Therefore, hosting this forum is entirely in line with Vietnam's position. The topics discussed here are diverse, especially in the current global context, which presents both ...