Congratulations extended to new Timor-Leste leaders: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh sent a message of congratulations to Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao on his taking-office as Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. (Photo: VNA)

On the same day, Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue extended his congratulations to Maria Fernanda Lay, who was elected Speaker of Timor-Leste's National Parliament.

On this occasion, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son sent a congratulatory message to Bendito dos Santos Freitas on his appointment as Timor-Leste’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation.