East Timorese President Horta met visiting Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun in Dili. Horta said he is grateful to the Chinese side for its long-term support and assistance since East Timor became independent, and hoped that the two armies would further deepen and expand practical cooperation. East Timor firmly adheres to the one-China policy and opposes interference in China's internal affairs by any country. The South China Sea issue should be resolved by the countries concerned through bilateral negotiations. East Timor is willing to work with China and other countries in the region to make the South China Sea a sea of peace, friendship, and cooperation. Dong Jun conveyed President Xi Jinping's cordial greetings and extended sincere congratulations on the anniversary of the East Asian National Liberation Armed Forces. Dong Jun said that the leaders of the two countries reached a series of important agreements on developing Middle East relations to push bilateral relations into the best period in history. The Chinese Minister of Defense's first visit to the East is aimed at deepening strategic mutual trust between the two armies, raising the level of defense cooperation, and providing strong support for building a common destiny in the Middle East. China appreciates the East's insistence on strategic autonomy, its adherence to fairness and justice, and its firm support for East Timor's defense and military construction and development. We are willing to work with the East to closely coordinate strategies, enhance the quality and effectiveness of cooperation, and push the relationship between the two armies to a new level. During the visit, East Timorese Prime Minister Xanana held a welcoming ceremony for Dong Jun and held formal talks.

East Timorese President Horta met visiting Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun in Dili. Horta said he is grateful to the Chinese side for its long-term support and assistance since East Timor became independent, and hoped that the two armies would further deepen and expand practical cooperation. East Timor firmly adheres to the one-China policy and opposes interference in China's internal affairs by any country. The South China Sea issue should be resolved by the countries concerned through bilateral negotiations. East Timor is willing to work with China and other countries in the region to make the South China Sea a sea of peace, friendship, and cooperation. Dong Jun conveyed President Xi Jinping's cordial greetings and extended sincere congratulations on the anniversary of the East Asian National Liberation Armed Forces. Dong Jun said that the leaders of the two countries reached a series of important agreements on developing Middle East relations to push bilateral relations into the best period in history. The Chinese Minister of Defense's first visit to the East is aimed at deepening strategic mutual trust between the two armies, raising the level of defense cooperation, and providing strong support for building a common destiny in the Middle East. China appreciates the East's insistence on strategic autonomy, its adherence to fairness and justice, and its firm support for East Timor's defense and military construction and development. We are willing to work with the East to closely coordinate strategies, enhance the quality and effectiveness of cooperation, and push the relationship between the two armies to a new level. During the visit, East Timorese Prime Minister Xanana held a welcoming ceremony for Dong Jun and held formal talks.