On September 4, 2006, Assistant Foreign Minister Kong Quan held talks with Portugal's Secretary of State for Portuguese Communities António Braga, who is on a visit to China.

Kong said China is satisfied with the current development of China-Portugal relations and is ready to work with Portugal to enrich and deepen the connotations of bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership and push for mutually beneficial cooperation in all areas.

Braga noted the Portuguese government will continue to adhere to the one-China policy, supports China's grand cause of reunification and is ready to give full play to its own advantages and actively conduct cooperation with China in all fields.

Both sides also exchanged views on China-EU relations and international and regional issues of common interest.