China News Agency, Beijing, June 4th. On June 3rd local time, Timor-Leste Prime Minister Luwak met with Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Dili.

　　Luak warmly welcomed Wang Yi's visit to East Asia on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between East and China, saying that this visit reflects China's great importance to bilateral relations and its positive willingness to deepen bilateral cooperation.

Luwak said that the exchanges between East and China have a long history and since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the two sides have carried out mutually beneficial cooperation in a wide range of fields.

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the East sincerely appreciates that China has been helping East Africa maintain security, respond to disasters, and fight the epidemic, and thank China for speaking up for East China in the international arena and supporting East China's integration into the international system.

East Asia will always be a friend of China, and will be committed to consolidating the achievements of the establishment of diplomatic relations, firmly adhering to the one-China policy, expanding friendly cooperation and opening up new prospects for the development of bilateral relations.

　　Wang Yi expressed his congratulations on the 20th anniversary of East Asia's restoration of independence, and also wished the 20th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

East Independence Day and the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries are on the same day, which fully shows that the two countries have stood firmly together since the establishment of diplomatic relations.

China appreciates Timor-Leste's adherence to the one-China policy, and understands and supports China in safeguarding its core interests and legitimate propositions.

China also supports Timor-Leste in safeguarding sovereignty, independence and national dignity, independently choosing its development path and governance model, and playing a greater role in regional and international affairs.

He is willing to comprehensively summarize the successful experience of bilateral exchanges with Timor-Leste, and jointly plan the development of bilateral relations in the next 20 years.

　　Wang Yi said that the two sides have signed a memorandum of understanding on the "Belt and Road" cooperation.

The Chinese side is willing to jointly formulate the "Belt and Road" cooperation plan as soon as possible, identify key areas, and inject new impetus into the post-epidemic economic recovery and medium and long-term development.

East China's exports to China increased by more than 90 times last year, fully demonstrating the huge potential of bilateral economic and trade cooperation.

China welcomes Timor-Leste to take full advantage of China's super-large market opportunities, and at the same time encourages Chinese enterprises to invest in Timor-Leste and provide support for Timor-Leste's economic development.

China will continue to send medical teams to East Asia to support East Asia in its fight against the epidemic.

　　Luwak said that under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, China has achieved the miracle of rapid economic development and poverty alleviation of hundreds of millions of people. The great achievements are unparalleled. The East looks forward to seizing the huge development opportunities brought by China and expanding bilateral economic and trade investment, infrastructure, Practical cooperation in education, tourism and other fields, to accelerate independent development and bring more benefits to the people of East Asia.

　　Wang Yi said that from the day of its birth, the Communist Party of China has adhered to its original mission of seeking happiness for the people and rejuvenation for the nation.

China has found a path of socialism with Chinese characteristics that suits its own national conditions, and achieved the UN's 2030 poverty reduction goal of sustainable development 10 years ahead of schedule.

This is the achievement of the Chinese people, the victory of the people of the world, and the progress of human civilization.

We are willing to strengthen cooperation with the vast number of developing countries, adhere to independence, speed up respective development, and achieve common prosperity.

　　After the meeting, the two sides jointly unveiled the commemorative envelope for the 20th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.

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