Greek Prime Minister reaffirms bilateral ties with China

·

During a significant diplomatic meeting held in Beijing, China on Friday, Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where both leaders underscored the robust bilateral relations between their countries and discussed Greece’s pivotal role in bridging the gap between China and the European Union.

President Xi Jinping expressed his hope for Greece to continue its constructive involvement in enhancing Sino-European relations.

President Xi emphasised the necessity of “independence, mutual respect, and mutually beneficial cooperation” for the healthy development of China-EU relations.

Greek government sources confirmed that Prime Minister Mitsotakis echoed these sentiments during the meeting.

Mitsotakis emphasised Greece’s firm stance on the importance of maintaining open channels of communication between the EU and China, highlighting the mutual interest in nurturing a constructive and stable relationship.

Great Hall of the People
The Greek Prime Minister and Chinese President met in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Photo: China Military.

The Greek PM also underscored Greece’s role as a bridge in strengthening this relationship, emphasising the need for Europe to achieve strategic autonomy to effectively address global geopolitical challenges.

Xinhua, the official Chinese news agency, extensively covered President Xi’s comments during the meeting. It highlighted the existing cooperation between Greece and China within the framework of China’s ambitious “Belt and Road” initiative. Additionally, China expressed its desire to expand collaborations in various sectors, including transport, shipping, energy, telecommunications, and finance.

Both countries aim to enhance opportunities for cooperation in the green economy, digital economy, scientific and technological innovation, emphasizing the importance of mutually beneficial cooperation and cultural exchanges within Greek-Chinese relations.

The meeting also saw President Xi Jinping expressing China’s support for strengthening people-to-people ties and cultural exchange mechanisms, such as the Chinese and Greek Ancient Civilizations Center and the Ancient Civilizations Forum.

Prime Minister Mitsotakis praised the success of the Piraeus port investment and looked forward to its further expansion. He expressed optimism about improving trade relations, facilitating greater access to the Chinese market for Greek products, and attracting more Chinese tourists to Greece.

Both leaders emphasised the importance of upgrading the Greek economy to investment grade by Chinese companies, highlighting various investment opportunities in Greece.

Prime Minister Mitsotakis also acknowledged China’s potential role in maintaining international peace and resolving global crises, such as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

Source: Ekathimerini.

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Latest News

Greek hospitality meets harbour views at Sydney’s newest spot, Akti

Sydney’s Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf has received a vibrant Greek twist with the recent opening of Akti, a contemporary Greek restaurant.

Crash survivor Paris Cockinos urges Aussies to donate blood

Paris Cockinos was left fighting for his life after a motorcycle accident in 2020 that resulted in severe internal injuries and fractures.

Fishermen see hope return amid Greece’s trawler ban

Greece’s remote Fournoi archipelago, rich in coral reefs and marine biodiversity, is set to benefit from a government ban on bottom trawling.

Tony Xanthopoulos’ lavish spending and mounting debts revealed amid company collapse

Tony Xanthopoulos, director of Xtraordinary Constructions, is under scrutiny after company’s collapse revealed a string of luxury purchases.

SA tomato farmer Peter Petsios demands answers after biosecurity backflip

Peter Petsios is calling for an inquiry and threatening legal action after the federal government abandoned efforts to eradicate ToBRFV.

You May Also Like

Nick Galatas on how Australia’s National Second Division is shaping up ahead of 2024 deadline

Chairman of the Association of Australian Football Clubs Nick Galatas, has discussed how the National Second Division is shaping up.

The Greek family story behind one of the oldest fruit shops in Melbourne

Victoria Fruit Palace is a fruit and grocery shop at Ripponlea currently owned and managed by Greek brothers Bill and Kon Maglis.

‘No one will intimidate us’: Greek PM says after missile scare in Ukraine

Mitsotakis issued a message of support for Ukraine following a Russian missile landed into port infrastructure in the Black Sea of Odesa.