Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Prime Minister of Tajikistan Kokhir Rasulzoda on the sidelines of the 22nd Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of SCO Member States in Bishkek [236225a0]. They discussed strengthening China-Tajikistan relations, advancing Belt and Road cooperation, and deepening cooperation in various fields. Both sides expressed their commitment to promoting regional peace and prosperity [236225a0].
Chinese Premier Li Qiang expressed China's willingness to enhance political mutual trust with Kyrgyzstan, strengthen development strategies alignment, and seek convergence points of common interests for mutual achievement and common development [d2080e0c]. The two countries should deepen economic cooperation, expand trade, and speed up the construction of key projects such as the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway. They should also deepen people-to-people and cultural exchanges and strengthen multilateral coordination and cooperation [d2080e0c]. Kyrgyzstan firmly supports China on various issues and is willing to work with China to deepen Belt and Road cooperation and combat transnational organized crimes [d2080e0c]. After the talks, several bilateral cooperation documents were signed [d2080e0c].
Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis held talks in Beijing, expressing mutual respect and support [17209bf3]. They discussed deepening cooperation in various fields, including trade, energy, telecommunications, and digital economy. China pledged to continue high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and to further develop the Piraeus port project. The leaders also emphasized the importance of people-to-people exchanges and strengthening cooperation in culture, tourism, scientific innovation, and sports. Greece expressed admiration for China's development and affirmed its commitment to the one-China policy. The country also expressed support for strengthening cooperation between Europe and China and working together to address global challenges. Both sides agreed to promote the development of China-EU and China-CEEC relations [17209bf3].
Greek Development Minister Kostas Skrekas and Swiss Federal Councilor Guy Parmelin discussed Greek-Swiss collaboration in pharmaceuticals, research and technology, energy, and infrastructure management. They also discussed the creation of a Greek-Swiss Chamber of Commerce. Greece and Switzerland already have strong economic relations, with a total import-export turnover of over 1 billion euros and collaboration on over 300 research projects through Horizon. The goal is to strengthen ties with the Swiss economy for multilevel investment benefits to Greece [5b906f96].
Greece’s Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance Nikos Papathanasis met with Canada’s Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development Mary Ng on July 13, 2024 [6e9a4b26]. They discussed bilateral relations and the potential for further development and deepening of these ties. Papathanasis presented specific results of the government’s ongoing economic policy aimed at bridging the investment gap and creating an investment-friendly environment in Greece. He also highlighted the utilization of European funds, which place the country among the top positions in the EU. Additionally, he emphasized the role of the Greek diaspora in Canada in achieving the goal of expanding economic relations between the two countries.
The EU-China agreement includes 100 EU products, such as feta cheese, Samos wines, and Kalamata olives, that have received protected status. Greek olive growers anticipate an increase in export volume, particularly for Kalamata olives. The port of Piraeus is the primary export destination, but the agreement is opening up new routes for export. The expansion of the port and the recognition of Greek products as Geographical Indications (GIs) will contribute to the growth of the Greek economy and position Greece as a hub for facilitating trade between the EU and China. The protection agreement ensures that consumers can trust the authenticity and quality of Greek products like Kalamata olives. [2b2e7d5c]