China and Greece know they can count on each other during difficult
times and hold hands in building a prosperous future, a veteran Chinese
diplomat told Xinhua prior to a landmark visit by China's premier to the
Mediterranean country.
Du Qiwen, former Chinese ambassador to Greece who spent most of his diplomatic career weaving the China-Greece ties, offered his insights into the rarely boasted, yet deeply rooted friendship between the two countries and the much-anticipated visit by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in an exclusive interview with Xinhua.
"Greece is one of China's best friends in Europe and in the European Union, which has always shown support, understanding and compassion on matters concerning China's core interests," Du said, recalling the mass evacuation of Chinese nationals from Libya in 2011 and the 2008 Beijing Olympics, to which "Greece gave its unreserved support and assistance."
Noting that the China-Greece ties have solid political foundation and public support, as well as the deeply rooted mutual trust, the senior diplomat said he is confident that bilateral cooperation will be broadened and strengthened by Premier Li's visit, which leads to a win-win result for the two "true friends."
Sources: Xinhua - globaltimes.cn
15/6/14
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Du Qiwen, former Chinese ambassador to Greece who spent most of his diplomatic career weaving the China-Greece ties, offered his insights into the rarely boasted, yet deeply rooted friendship between the two countries and the much-anticipated visit by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in an exclusive interview with Xinhua.
"Greece is one of China's best friends in Europe and in the European Union, which has always shown support, understanding and compassion on matters concerning China's core interests," Du said, recalling the mass evacuation of Chinese nationals from Libya in 2011 and the 2008 Beijing Olympics, to which "Greece gave its unreserved support and assistance."
- China, in return, has strongly backed Greece's efforts in recovering from the European debt crisis, increasing imports of Greek goods and promoting investment and tourism to the country.
- During the darkest days of the crisis, China continued to voice its confidence in and support for Greece on different occasions, Du said.
- Hiring over 800 people, with only eight of them from China, the wharf has seen multiplied cargo flow and brought considerable revenues to the European country, the former ambassador said.
Noting that the China-Greece ties have solid political foundation and public support, as well as the deeply rooted mutual trust, the senior diplomat said he is confident that bilateral cooperation will be broadened and strengthened by Premier Li's visit, which leads to a win-win result for the two "true friends."
Sources: Xinhua - globaltimes.cn
15/6/14
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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang left Beijing on Monday afternoon for an official visit to Britain and Greece from June 16 to 21, accompanied by his wife Cheng Hong....
ReplyDeleteLi will attend the annual meeting of Chinese premier and British prime minister during his stay in Britain.
Li was invited by British Prime Minister David Cameron and Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras.
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16/6/14