PM Rui briefed SG Minh on political and economic developments in Timor-Leste emphasising that good progress was being made. SG Minh congratulated PM Rui for Timor-Leste’s achievements and reiterated his appreciation for Timor-Leste’s close engagement with ASEAN Member States and the efforts it was taking to prepare for membership in ASEAN. PM Rui’s visit to the ASEAN Secretariat was part of his official visit to the Republic of Indonesia.