Chinese President Jiang Zemin Monday congratulated East Timor
President Xanana Gusmao on East Timor's independence.
Chinese Foreign Minister Tang Jiaxuan, who was in Dili to attend
the independence celebrations, conveyed the message to President
Gusmao.
The message said, "On the occasion of the proclamation of
independence of the Democratic Republic of East Timor, I wish to
extend, on behalf of the Government and people of the People's
Republic of China and in my own name, our warm congratulations and
best wishes to Your Excellency and, through Your Excellency, to
your Government and people."
"The smooth fruition of the independence process of East Timor
opens a new chapter in the history of your country. I have every
confidence that, under your leadership and through the joint
endeavors of your people, the newborn Democratic Republic of East
Timor will enjoy an even brighter future," the message said.
It
added, "The traditional friendship between the people of China and
the people of East Timor dates back to ancient times.
Over the recent years, the two sides have kept up exchanges and
cooperation in political, economic, trade and other fields."
"The establishment of diplomatic relations between China and East
Timor on the occasion of the proclamation of independence of your
country lays a solid foundation for the future development of the
bilateral relations. I am ready to work relentlessly with Your
Excellency to constantly promote the good neighborly and friendly
ties and cooperation between China and East Timor."
Full text of the message:
Your Excellency,
On
the occasion of the proclamation of independence of the Democratic
Republic of East Timor, I wish to extend, on behalf of the
government and people of the People's Republic of China and in my
own name, our warm congratulations and best wishes to Your
Excellency and, through Your Excellency, to your government and
people.
The smooth fruition of the independence process of East Timor opens
a new chapter in the history of your country. I have every
confidence that, under your leadership and through the joint
endeavors of your people, the newborn Democratic Republic of East
Timor will enjoy an even brighter future.
The traditional friendship between the people of China and the
people of East Timor dates back to ancient times. Over recent
years, the two sides have kept up exchanges and cooperation in
political, economic, trade and other fields.
The establishment of diplomatic relations between China and East
Timor on the occasion of the proclamation of independence of your
country lays a solid foundation for the future development of
bilateral relations. I am ready to work relentlessly with Your
Excellency to constantly promote the good neighborly and friendly
ties and cooperation between China and East Timor.
May the Democratic Republic of East Timor enjoy prosperity and its
people well being.
May Your Excellency enjoy good health and every success.
(
May 20, 2002)