習近平同東帝汶總統奧爾塔會談

7月29日上午，國家主席習近平在北京人民大會堂同來華進行國事訪問的東帝汶總統奧爾塔舉行會談。這是習近平同奧爾塔握手。 新華社記者 李學仁 攝

新華社北京7月29日電（記者 楊依軍）7月29日上午，國家主席習近平在北京人民大會堂同來華進行國事訪問的東帝汶總統奧爾塔舉行會談。

7月29日上午，國家主席習近平在北京人民大會堂同來華進行國事訪問的東帝汶總統奧爾塔舉行會談。 新華社記者 張領 攝

習近平指出，總統先生是東帝汶建國元勳和中國同東帝汶友好事業的奠基者，你的訪問是東帝汶總統首次對中國進行國事訪問，具有重要歷史意義。中國同東帝汶傳統友誼源遠流長，中國最早承認東帝汶獨立並同東帝汶建交。建交以來，兩國始終真誠相待、守望相助，是不同政治制度、發展水準、歷史文化國家相互尊重、和平共處、共同發展的典範。兩周前，中國共産黨二十屆三中全會成功召開，中國將進一步全面深化改革，推進高品質發展和高水準對外開放，這將給全球經濟發展和兩國合作帶來新動力、新契機。中方願同東帝汶一道，推動兩國全面戰略夥伴關係不斷邁上新臺階，更好造福兩國人民。

習近平強調，中方願同東帝汶一道，朝著“三個更高”的目標，引領雙邊關係長期穩定發展。一是堅定相互支援，打造更高水準雙邊關係。中方堅定支援東帝汶維護國家統一和社會穩定的努力，願同東帝汶全面深化戰略協作和發展合作，維護好兩國主權和安全利益，朝著共建命運共同體的大方向邁進。二是堅持互利共贏，開展更高品質務實合作。圍繞産業振興、基礎設施建設、糧食自給、民生改善等四大重點領域合作，以簽署共建“一帶一路”合作規劃為契機，加強發展戰略對接，分享水利建設、節水灌溉、防災減災等領域經驗技術，實施好水稻栽培等農業合作，推進漁業、減貧等合作，助力東帝汶經濟自主和多元化發展。三是共促“全球南方”事業，開展更高層次多邊協作，弘揚和平共處五項原則精神，加強在聯合國、世界貿易組織等多邊平臺協調配合，共同倡導平等有序的世界多極化、普惠包容的經濟全球化，推動構建人類命運共同體。中方也願在中國－葡語國家經貿合作論壇、聯合國糧農組織等框架內同東帝汶開展更多雙邊、三方合作。

奧爾塔表示，自1976年以來我多次訪華，親眼見證了中國發生的翻天覆地的變化。在習近平主席領導下，中國消除了絕對貧困，堪稱人類奇跡。面對深刻演變的世界局勢，中國堅定維護多邊主義，提出共建“一帶一路”和一系列重要全球倡議，並促成沙特伊朗以及巴勒斯坦各派別實現和解，為地區和世界和平與發展事業作出重要貢獻，展現了中國作為一個和平、負責任的全球大國作用和影響力。感謝中國長期以來為東帝汶經濟社會發展以及應對新冠疫情提供的寶貴支援。東帝汶希望進一步鞏固發展同中國的全面戰略夥伴關係，加強糧食安全、基礎設施建設等領域合作，助力東帝汶實現國家自主發展。東帝汶堅定恪守一個中國原則，認為台灣是中國領土不可分割的一部分，反對“台灣獨立”，反對外部勢力干涉，支援中國維護國家主權和領土完整的一切努力。南海問題應該由當事國通過談判自主解決，東帝汶願同中國等地區各國一道，共同維護南海和平穩定。我高度讚賞習近平主席提出構建人類命運共同體偉大理念，這體現了古老東方文明智慧，願同中方密切在多邊框架下溝通協作。

7月29日上午，國家主席習近平在北京人民大會堂同來華進行國事訪問的東帝汶總統奧爾塔舉行會談。這是會談後，兩國元首共同見證簽署多項雙邊合作文件。 新華社記者 岳月偉 攝

會談後，兩國元首共同見證簽署共建“一帶一路”合作規劃和農業、綠色發展、數字經濟、航空運輸等領域多項雙邊合作文件。

雙方發表《中華人民共和國和東帝汶民主共和國關於深化全面戰略夥伴關係的聯合聲明》。

7月29日上午，國家主席習近平在北京人民大會堂同來華進行國事訪問的東帝汶總統奧爾塔舉行會談。這是會談前，習近平在人民大會堂北大廳為奧爾塔舉行歡迎儀式。 新華社記者 岳月偉 攝

7月29日上午，國家主席習近平在北京人民大會堂同來華進行國事訪問的東帝汶總統奧爾塔舉行會談。這是會談前，習近平在人民大會堂北大廳為奧爾塔舉行歡迎儀式。 新華社記者 張領 攝

7月29日上午，國家主席習近平在北京人民大會堂同來華進行國事訪問的東帝汶總統奧爾塔舉行會談。這是會談前，習近平在人民大會堂北大廳為奧爾塔舉行歡迎儀式。 新華社記者 劉衛兵 攝

會談前，習近平在人民大會堂北大廳為奧爾塔舉行歡迎儀式。

天安門廣場鳴放21響禮炮，禮兵列隊致敬。兩國元首登上檢閱台，軍樂團奏中國和東帝汶兩國國歌。奧爾塔在習近平陪同下檢閱中國人民解放軍儀仗隊，並觀看分列式。

當天中午，習近平在人民大會堂金色大廳為奧爾塔舉行歡迎宴會。

王毅參加上述活動。

Xi holds talks with Timor-Leste president, urges promoting bilateral ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Jose Ramos-Horta at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, July 29, 2024. Xi held talks with Ramos-Horta here on Monday. (Xinhua/Li Xueren)

BEIJING, July 29 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Jose Ramos-Horta here on Monday.

Noting that the third plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee was held successfully two weeks ago, Xi said China will further comprehensively deepen reform and promote high-quality development and high-level opening up, which will provide new impetus and new opportunities for global economic development and cooperation between China and Timor-Leste.

China is ready to work with Timor-Leste to take the two countries' comprehensive strategic partnership to a new level and bring more benefits to the two peoples, he said.

Noting that President Ramos-Horta is the founding father of Timor-Leste and the founder of China-Timor-Leste friendship, Xi said Ramos-Horta's visit is the first state visit by a Timor-Leste president to China, which is of great historical significance.

China and Timor-Leste enjoy a long-standing traditional friendship, with China being the first country to recognize Timor-Leste's independence and establish diplomatic ties with Timor-Leste, Xi said.

He noted that since the establishment of diplomatic ties, the two countries have always treated each other with sincerity and helped each other, setting an example of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and common development for countries with different political systems, development levels, histories and cultures. He added that China is ready to work with Timor-Leste to lead the long-term and stable development of bilateral relations.

"First, we need to firmly support each other and build a higher-level bilateral relationship," Xi said, adding that China firmly supports Timor-Leste's efforts to safeguard national unity and social stability, and stands ready to deepen strategic coordination and cooperation with Timor-Leste in an all-round way, safeguard the sovereignty and security interests of the two countries, and move toward the general direction of building a community with a shared future.

"Second, we need to pursue mutually beneficial and win-win cooperation of higher quality," Xi said, calling on the two countries to focus on cooperation in the four key areas of industrial revitalization, infrastructure development, grain self-sufficiency and improvement of people's livelihood. Xi also called on both countries to take the signing of the Belt and Road cooperation plan as an opportunity to synergize their development strategies, share experience and technology in water conservancy construction, water-saving irrigation, disaster prevention and reduction, implement agricultural cooperation such as rice cultivation, advance cooperation in terms of fisheries and poverty reduction, and help Timor-Leste develop its economy independently and in diversified ways.

"Third, we should jointly promote the development of the Global South, carry out multilateral cooperation at a higher level, carry forward the spirit of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, strengthen coordination and cooperation in the United Nations, the World Trade Organization and other multilateral platforms, jointly advocate an equal and orderly multi-polar world and an economic globalization that benefits all, and promote the building of a community with a shared future for humanity," he said.

Xi noted that China is willing to carry out more bilateral and tripartite cooperation with Timor-Leste within the frameworks of the Forum for Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and Portuguese-Speaking Countries and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

Ramos-Horta said that he has visited China many times since 1976 and witnessed with his own eyes the earth-shaking changes that have taken place in China. He added that under the leadership of President Xi, China has eliminated absolute poverty, which is a miracle of mankind.

Ramos-Horta said that in the face of profound changes in the international situation, China has firmly upheld multilateralism, and proposed the Belt and Road Initiative and a series of other important global initiatives. China has also facilitated reconciliation between Saudi Arabia and Iran, as well as among Palestinian factions, making significant contributions to regional and global peace and development, thereby demonstrating China's role and influence as a peaceful and responsible major country in today's world.

He also thanked China for its long-term valuable support for Timor-Leste's economic and social development and response to the COVID-19 pandemic, adding that Timor-Leste hopes to further consolidate and develop the comprehensive strategic partnership with China, and strengthen cooperation in food security, infrastructure construction and other fields.

Timor-Leste firmly adheres to the one-China principle, believes that Taiwan is an inalienable part of the Chinese territory, opposes "Taiwan independence" and interference by external forces, and supports all efforts by China to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, Ramos-Horta stressed.

The South China Sea issue should be independently resolved by the countries concerned through negotiations, and Timor-Leste is willing to work with China and other countries in the region to jointly safeguard peace and stability in the South China Sea, he stated.

Ramos-Horta added that Timor-Leste highly appreciates President Xi's great vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity, which reflects the wisdom of the ancient oriental civilization, and stands ready to enhance communication and coordination with China under multilateral frameworks.

After the talks, the two heads of state witnessed the signing of the Belt and Road cooperation plan and multiple bilateral cooperation documents in the fields of agriculture, green development, digital economy and air transport.

The two sides also issued a joint statement on strengthening their comprehensive strategic partnership. ■

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Jose Ramos-Horta at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, July 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Ling)

Chinese President Xi Jinping and President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Jose Ramos-Horta witness the signature of a number of bilateral cooperation documents after their talks in Beijing, capital of China, July 29, 2024. Xi held talks with Ramos-Horta here on Monday. (Xinhua/Yue Yuewei)

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Jose Ramos-Horta in the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, July 29, 2024. Xi held talks with Ramos-Horta here on Monday. (Xinhua/Yue Yuewei)

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Jose Ramos-Horta in the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, July 29, 2024. Xi held talks with Ramos-Horta here on Monday. (Xinhua/Zhang Ling)

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Jose Ramos-Horta in the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, July 29, 2024. Xi held talks with Ramos-Horta here on Monday. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)