On October 6, Ambassador Fang Qiu met with Greek Minister of National Economy and Finance Pierrakakis, and the two sides exchanged views on bilateral relations and issues of shared interest.

Ambassador Fang said that this year marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Greece comprehensive strategic partnership. Under the strategic guidance of the two countries’ leaders, he noted, China-Greece political mutual trust has been steadily consolidated, Belt and Road cooperation, exemplified by the Piraeus Port project, has continued to deepen and deliver solid outcomes, and exchanges and mutual learning between the two civilizations have grown ever closer. The 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) opens a new chapter in China’s high-quality development and also presents new opportunities for China-Greece cooperation. China stands ready to strengthen policy communication and coordination with Greece, expand cooperation in such areas as finance, artificial intelligence and green energy, and promote the continued growth of China-Greece relations.

Mr. Pierrakakis commended China’s achievements in economic and social development and said that China is a major country with important international influence and that its scientific and technological innovation stands at the forefront of the world. Greece attaches great importance to developing relations with China and stands ready to further deepen exchanges and cooperation across all fields with China to promote even greater progress in Greece-China relations.