China's top legislator, Zhao Leji, sat down this Friday with Maria Fernanda Lay, president of the National Parliament of Timor-Leste, in Beijing. Their mission? To turn up the dial on high-level mutual trust and chart a course toward deeper cooperation. 🤝
Set against the 80th anniversary commemorations of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Zhao underlined China's support for Timor-Leste's sovereignty and unique development path. He urged both sides to consolidate political trust, expand win-win partnerships, and fast-track Belt and Road cooperation. 🛤️
Zhao emphasized that China is ready to partner with Timor-Leste in building a community with a shared future. He highlighted plans to boost collaboration on infrastructure, renewable energy, agriculture, food security, and special economic zones. 🔧🌱⚡
Lay expressed gratitude for China’s long-term support as Timor-Leste joined the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. She reaffirmed Timor-Leste’s commitment to the one-China principle and shared enthusiasm for cooperation in tech innovation and people-to-people exchanges. 🚀🎎
Both sides also agreed to deepen legislative exchanges—swapping insights on governance, legislation, and oversight—and to coordinate more closely in multilateral forums, projecting a united voice for the Global South. 🌐
For young professionals and entrepreneurs, this partnership signals fresh opportunities—from green energy projects to agri-tech ventures. Students and researchers can look forward to cross-border programs and shared data, while travelers and culture buffs might soon explore new tourism routes and cultural exchanges. 🧳🌏
With China and Timor-Leste stepping up their friendship game, the horizon looks bright for projects that could reshape the region’s economic and cultural landscape. Stay tuned as this dynamic duo writes their next chapter together! ✍️
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China's top legislator urges high-level mutual trust with Timor-Leste
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