On September 9, 2009, Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi held talks in the Foreign Ministry with visiting Romanian Foreign Minister Cristian Diaconescu.

Since the establishment of diplomatic ties 60 years ago, the China-Romania relations have been developing smoothly. In recent years in particular, bilateral ties have shown a strong momentum of development, with frequent high-level visits and expanding exchanges and cooperation on economy, trade and humanities. China is ready to work with Romania to take the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year as an opportunity, to push for in-depth development of China-Romania comprehensive, friendly and cooperative partnership.

Diaconescu said the Romanian government cherishes the traditional friendship with China and is ready to further deepen bilateral mutually beneficial cooperation in all areas. Romania will continue to firmly adhere to the one-China principled position. He said Romania was willing to push bilateral ties to a new phase of development through the celebration of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties.

Both sides also exchanged views on China-EU relations, as well as international and regional issues of common concern.