During his visit to China, Greek PM Alexis Tsipras had a private meeting with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing where he proposed six investment opportunities for China.
His Chinese counterpart was receptive to the Greek PMs propositions, and as a result the two sides agreed to create a permanent Greek-Chinese committee to manage the development process.
The proposals, put forward by Alexis Tsipras include:
- Investments at the Thriasio Freight Center (for which a tender for its concession is currently underway), the shipyards and Kastelli, and specifically the participation of Chinese companies in tenders for Thriasio and Kastelli, as well as exploring the possibility of ship repair activity in Greece.
- Investments in banking sector.
- Expanding exports of agricultural exports and food to China.
- Research and innovation; creating research and development centre in Greece.
- Investment in tourism real estate; increase of tourism and introduction of direct flight between Athens and Beijing.
- Cooperation in cultural sector and education.
