Timor-Leste and China hold talks on trade and investment
Senior officials met in Dili on 21 October for the second session of a bilateral committee on economic cooperation.
Timor-Leste and China reaffirmed their commitment to closer trade, investment and economic ties at a joint committee meeting in Dili on 21 October 2026. The delegations reviewed their economic relationship and discussed opportunities for further cooperation.
Jesuina Maria Ferreira Gomes, Timor-Leste’s Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, co-chaired the talks with Yan Dong, China’s Vice Minister of Commerce. Senior officials from both governments attended the second meeting of the Joint Committee on Bilateral Trade and Economic Cooperation.
Discussions covered trade between the two countries, potential investments, and economic and technical cooperation. The delegations focused on areas where closer collaboration could support economic growth and transformation.
Held at the Noble Hall of Timor-Leste’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, the meeting also addressed sustainable development. Both sides reiterated their commitment to advancing their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
