On May 15th, the CPAFFC and the Embassy of Timor-Leste to China jointly held the reception in celebration of the 15th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between China and Timor-Leste and the 15th Anniversary of the Restoration of Independence of Timor-Leste. Vice

Chairman Qi Xuchun of CPPCC National Committee and Mr. Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao, Founding President, Former Prime Minister and current Minister of Planning and Strategic Investment of Timor-Leste attended the reception and delivered speeches.

Qi Xuchun said that China and Timor-Leste enjoyed time-honored exchanges and people-to-people friendship. The bilateral relations had made substantial development in the past 15 years and brought pragmatic relations to the two peoples. China was willing to provide continuous assistance and support to the Timor-Leste’s development and push forward the further development of Comprehensive Partnership Relations of the two countries.

Xanna said that Timor-Leste thanked the China for the firm support to Timor-Leste’s national independence and development, and would join with the Chinese side to enhance the exchange and cooperation and strengthen the

friendship and understanding.

Mme. Zhang Qiujian, Deputy Secretary General of CPPCC National Committee, Vice President Lin Yi of CPAFFC, Ambassador Benedicto of Timor-Leste to China and guests from all walks of life of the two countries, foreign diplomats and envoys in total of 300 people attended the reception.