July 2017

“Piraeus is for China a gateway to Europe,” says Piraeus Mayor Yiannis Moralis who, during his recent visit to Beijing, discovered there is strong Chinese investment interest in his municipality.

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“The geographical position of our country renders Greece to a physical bridge between Europe and Asia and a privileged partner in terms of Chinese trade” underlines the Alternate Foreign Minister for European Affairs, George Katrougkalos as he describes the Greek strategy to capitalize these advantages.

We have been hearing for a long time about the “strategic cooperation” between Greece and China. What has changed during the last year?

Thirteen countries, including Greece, signed memoranda of cinematographic cooperation and exchanges with the organizers of the Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF, 17-26 June 2017).

Before becoming Attica Region Governor, Rena Dourou headed the foreign policy department of the SYRIZA party. This is one of the reasons why she has been prioritizing diplomacy in the largest region of the country. She has been investing in an outward-looking orientation, working to create strong channels of cooperation with China.