Both sides acknowledged the positive initial results of the bilateral defense ties, including meetings between leaders of the two defense ministries during multilateral events.

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At the meeting between Defense Minister General Phan Van Giang and Chief of Defense of Timor-Leste Lt. Gen. Domingos Raul.

A notable example of successful cooperation is the Military Industry-Telecoms Group (Viettel), which operates in Timor-Leste under the brand Telemor. It has emerged as one of the largest telecom providers in the country, boasting coverage of up to 96%.

Minister Giang wished for enhanced cooperation in areas that align with the needs and capabilities of both countries, and support for Viettel's increasingly effective operations in Timor-Leste.

On the sidelines of ADMM-18, the Vietnamese defense chief met with his counterparts from Cambodia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Brunei, discussing measures to reinforce defense ties.

Reported by Thu Trang (from Vientiane, Laos)

Translated by Song Anh