Xi congratulates Tasoulas on assuming Greek presidency

President Xi Jinping vowed on Thursday to work with Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas to strengthen the bonds of mutually beneficial cooperation and cultural exchanges between the two ancient civilizations, as he extended congratulations to Tasoulas on assuming the Greek presidency.

Xi said that China and Greece, both of which have a long history and a splendid culture, share a time-honored friendship that has grown with new vitality and have become comprehensive strategic partners enjoying close affinity and win-win cooperation.

In recent years, the two nations have made sustained efforts to advance the Piraeus Port project, promoted high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and cooperated to inaugurate the Center of Chinese and Greek Ancient Civilizations and the Chinese School of Classical Studies at Athens, Xi said.