Xi Jinping and Greek President Sacralopoulou Exchange Congratulatory Messages on the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of China-Greece Diplomatic Relations

Li Keqiang Exchanges Congratulatory Messages with Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis

  Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 5. On June 5, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Greek President Sacralopoulou exchanged congratulatory messages to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

  Xi Jinping pointed out that over the past half century, China and Greece have always adhered to a historical perspective, followed the trend of the times, firmly supported each other on issues involving each other's core interests and major concerns, jointly built the "Belt and Road" with the concept of openness and win-win, and carried forward the wisdom of ancient civilizations. and the Olympic spirit, bringing tangible benefits to the two countries and peoples, and setting a model for mutual learning between civilizations for the international community.

  Xi Jinping emphasized that he attaches great importance to the development of China-Greece relations and is willing to work with President Sacraropoulu to take the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries as an opportunity to deepen traditional friendship, expand practical cooperation, promote cultural exchanges, and enrich China-Greece comprehensive strategic partnership. Connotation, benefit the two countries and the two peoples.

  Sacraropulu said that over the past 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, Greece and China have established bilateral relations that promote cooperation and friendship in the spirit of mutual understanding and mutual respect.

It is believed that the two sides will make joint efforts to jointly promote the realization of the grand goal of promoting dialogue among civilizations and maintaining world peace.

  On the same day, Premier Li Keqiang and Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis exchanged congratulatory messages.

Li Keqiang expressed that China is willing to work with Greece, taking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations as a new starting point, to consolidate political mutual trust, continue to deepen cooperation in infrastructure, shipping, new energy and other fields, so as to push forward China-Greece comprehensive strategic partnership and continue to step up High steps.

Mitsotakis said that the solid friendship and high-level cooperation between Greece and China has set an example for all countries in the world. It is hoped that the two countries will take the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations as an opportunity to intensify cooperation in international affairs and promote the sustainable development of bilateral relations.