The mass media in China, particularly in the area of Beijing, are giving great publicity to the recent exclusive interview given to the New China state-run news agency by Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis on Greece's intention to upgrade its relations with China, during his official visit to this country, with the conclusion of a "full strategic cooperation" relation.

Karamanlis said that this will constitute a "milestone in bilateral relations and will set the framework for strengthening future cooperation (between Greece and China)."

Speaking about economic relations between the two countries, the prime minister stressed the "great possibility of development, among others, in the sectors of trade, shipping and tourism."

Focusing on the issue of foreign investments, Karamanlis underlined Greece's ability to attract investment capital from other countries, including China, thanks to its "geographic advantages", since it lies in the rapidly developing region of southeastern Europe.

Karamanlis also noted the creation of a "flexible and effective market" in Greece which "looks forward to the welcoming of foreign investors from all over the world and from China in particular."

Lastly, referring to the Olympic Games, the prime minister told Xinhua of the country's intention "to help in every way" the government of China to hold successful Games which will reflect the long history and the wealth of Chinese culture, as well as the economic and political power of China in the modern world.

Source: Athens News Agency

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