国内英语资讯:Greek president congratulates China on Belt and Road forum_时事

国内英语资讯:Greek president congratulates China on Belt and Road forum

This is especially important in the currently uncertain and turbulent times, which was also highlighted during the Ancient Civilizations Forum held in Athens in April, he added, referring to the first ministerial conference of 10 countries representing ancient civilizations.

As for bilateral cooperation, he noted that 2017 is the year of cultural exchanges between Greece and China with numerous events scheduled to take place in both countries.

Greece's cooperation with China is of strategic significance, which has been proven by the presence of Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras in Beijing's forum, Pavlopoulos stressed, adding that the forum would further enhance bilateral cooperation in both public and private sectors.

Speaking to Xinhua on Saturday, the Greek president also underlined that Greece, as a member state of the European Union, with its special position between Europe and Asia, encourages every effort to strengthen cooperation between the two sides.

"The emblematic investment of COSCO Shipping at Piraeus is a highly promising start for the future of Sino-Greek ties in all fields," the Greek leader said, referring to the fruitful Sino-Greek cooperation in Greece's largest port.

The Chinese shipping giant purchased a majority stake of Piraeus Port Authority in 2016 and assumed the management of the Greek port, which would play a key role in the plans for the revival of the ancient Silk Road.