The g7+ Secretariat received a financial contribution of USD 50,000 from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Timor-Leste. The contribution was officially handed over by H.E. Wang Wenli, Ambassador of China to Timor-Leste, to the General Secretary of g7+, Dr. Helder da Costa, during a Christmas lunch organized by the g7+ Secretariat on 13 December 2024. The event took place at the g7+ Headquarters in Dili, Timor-Leste.
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The occasion was graced by the presence of H.E. Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, Prime Minister of Timor-Leste and Eminent Person of the g7+, along with several Ministers from the IX Constitutional Government who were invited to the Christmas lunch.
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In his remarks, Dr. Helder da Costa expressed gratitude for the generous support from the Chinese Embassy. He emphasized that such contributions will further enable the g7+ to pursue its priorities and expressed hope for expanded cooperation with China, particularly through sharing experiences and best practices.
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Ambassador Wang Wenli applauded the g7+ for its role in promoting peace and inclusive global governance. Highlighting China’s commitment as the second-largest contributor to the UN Peacekeeping Fund, Ambassador Wenli reaffirmed China’s dedication to peace and win-win cooperation. She assured continued collaboration between the Chinese Embassy and the g7+ Secretariat.
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The g7+ has previously received support from other development partners and member countries, including Timor-Leste, its largest donor. These partnerships have facilitated peer learning and knowledge exchange.
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As part of its strategic plan for 2025, which was presented during the event, the g7+ aims to strengthen cooperation with China in key areas such as poverty eradication and food self-sufficiency, drawing on China’s remarkable progress and expertise. ENDÂ