Yang first congratulated Cape Verde on the 35th anniversary of its independence, which falls on July 5, and made positive comments on the country's achievements in economic and social development. He said since the establishment of diplomatic ties 34 years ago, the relations between the two countries have made remarkable progress and both sides have conducted fruitful cooperation in the China-Africa Cooperation Forum and the Forum on Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries, bringing tangible benefits to both peoples. China is ready to work with Cape Verde to actively advance bilateral cooperation in all areas and further push forward China-Cape Verde friendly cooperative relations.

Brito said the two countries enjoy a long history of friendship and thanked for the assistance that China has offered to Cape Verde's national construction over the years. He said that Cape Verde attaches importance to developing ties with China and hopes to enhance bilateral cooperation in politics, economy, trade, culture and regional affairs and maintain sound, stable development of the ties.

Both sides also exchanged views on climate change, the reform of the UN and other issues.