Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta (in light-colored shirt) and delegates observe the Việt Nam-Singapore Industrial Park in Bắc Ninh Province. — VNA/VNS Photo Thanh Thương

HÀ NỘI — Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta on August 2 made a field trip to the Việt Nam-Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) in the northern province of Bắc Ninh and had a working session with provincial leaders.

In his remarks, the President expressed his hope that Việt Nam will help Timor-Leste better develop its agricultural sector to ensure food security and push back poverty and child malnutrition.President Ramos-Horta lauded Bắc Ninh’s development over the past time, especially in the development of industrial parks, and noted his hope that Việt Nam will encourage its businesses to invest in mixed industrial parks in Timor-Leste, particularly in the areas relating to fertiliser, and oil and gas.

He pledged to work as a bridge between Bắc Ninh and Timor-Leste partners in the time ahead.

The two sides compared notes on policies and opportunities for investment and cooperation.

Nguyễn Anh Tuấn, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, stressed that the President’s visit was significant to Bắc Ninh’s development, as well as cooperation between the two countries.

The official briefed the guest on Bắc Ninh’s socio-economic situation, and its potential and business environment, which is among the top nationwide, saying the VSIP is an outstanding example of green, clean, modern standards, and comprehensive infrastructure.

Tuấn said he hoped that the leader’s visit will be a milestone in helping establish cooperative ties between Bắc Ninh and Timor-Leste partners, and affirmed that the province always welcomes Timor-Leste delegations that come to explore investment opportunities, promote trade, culture and tourism, and enhance people-to-people exchange. — VNS