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Athens News Agency: News in English, 06-05-25Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>CONTENTS
[01] PM sees positive prospect in investments and trade relations with ChinaPrime Minister Costas Karamanlis held talks Thursday with Chinaās National Peopleās Congress Standing Committee Chairman Wu Bangguo, during a meeting also attended by Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis and Deputy Foreign Minister Evripidis Stylianidis.The two sides reaffirmed the good climate in bilateral relations following Karamanlisā official visit to China last January, and their desire to further develop bilateral relations in the sectors of investments and trade. Chinaās National Peopleās Congress Standing Committee Chairman conveyed to Karamanlis greetings from the Chinese prime minister, underlining the historical relations and ties between the two countries. Olive oil exports to China have increased 30 percent after the campaign for the promotion of the Greek product on the Chinese market, which undertaken by the prime minister as well during his trip to China, while talks continue for the establishment of direct flight between Athens and Beijing. Also, the largest container ship in the world, with a capacity of 9,500 containers, is due to sail into the port of Piraeus in June. The ship belongs to a Greek-interest company and its inauguration will take place in Piraeus. The planned arrival of the ship had been announced at a meeting of the state-owned China Ocean Shipping (Group) Co. (COSCO) president with Karamanlis during the Greek premierās trip to China. Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |