On June 5, 2009, Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi held talks with Timor-Leste's Foreign Minister Zacarias Albano da Costa in Beijing. Both sides exchanged views on bilateral ties as well as international and regional issues of common concern.

Yang said that the bilateral relations between China and Timor-Leste have been developing soundly since the establishment of their diplomatic ties and there is huge potential for their cooperation. China attaches great importance to ties with Timor-Leste and is ready to advance pragmatic cooperation between the two countries in all areas and support Timor-Leste's economic and social development.

Costa thanked for China's assistance and support in all fields, saying that his country attaches importance to China's role in the region and is ready to work with it to push bilateral friendly relations to a new level.