Premier Wen Jiabao sent a congratulatory message on
Thursday to Xanana Gusmao on his election as the prime minister of
Timor-Leste.
Wen said in his message that China and Timor-Leste are friendly
neighbors and the Chinese government values the friendly relations
and cooperation it has with the country.
Wen said he hoped to work with Gusmao to push forward the
development of bilateral exchanges and improve their cooperation in
various fields.
Xanana Gusmao was sworn in as Timor Leste's new prime minister
on Wednesday.
(Xinhua News Agency August 9, 2007)
