According to the latest news from Worldway, President Xi Jinping met with Greek Prime Minister Samaras on the island of Rhodes, Greece, on the 13th.
Xi Jinping pointed out that Greece is a friendly and trustworthy country for China within the European Union. The two sides understand and support each other on issues concerning their core interests and major concerns, and have established a deep friendship by helping each other in times of difficulty and need. China will continue to support Greece in addressing its sovereign debt issues and promoting economic recovery, and is willing to share more opportunities for development with Greece, continuously advancing the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. Both sides should strengthen high-level exchanges and focus on promoting cooperation in areas such as transportation infrastructure, maritime affairs, energy, and the green economy. China supports Chinese enterprises in effectively managing the Piraeus Port project and actively participating in the technological transformation of Greek railways, making Greece an important bridgehead and transit point for China-Europe cooperation. China values Greece's important position in the Mediterranean and Southern Europe and hopes that China-Greece cooperation can drive cooperation between China and the countries in these regions. China is willing to strengthen communication and coordination with Greece in international affairs, jointly promote the democratization of international relations, maintain world peace, and promote common development.
Xi Jinping emphasized that China firmly supports European integration and is willing to work with Europe to build four major partnerships: peace, growth, reform, and civilization. Greece is an important member of the European Union, and it is hoped that Greece will continue to play a positive role in promoting the development of China-Europe relations.
Samaras expressed gratitude on behalf of Greece for China's support in addressing the sovereign debt crisis, stating that China's assistance has confirmed the deep friendship between the two countries. Greece highly appreciates China's achievements in reform and opening up and believes that China will play a more important role in the world, firmly committed to deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. Greece is emerging from the shadow of the sovereign debt crisis, and the enthusiasm for cooperation between the two countries is further increasing. Greece is willing to expand cooperation in areas such as communications, energy, environmental protection, technological innovation, and modern logistics, and welcomes Chinese enterprises to increase investment and operations in Greek ports, railways, and airports, making Greece a gateway to the European market. Greece is willing to actively promote friendly cooperation between Mediterranean coastal countries, EU countries, and China. As two ancient civilizations, China and Greece should jointly advocate fairness, justice, friendliness, and harmony in the international arena, promote the international community's joint efforts to address global issues and challenges, and foster world peace, stability, and prosperity.
Edited by Worldway
