The Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang, who is currently on an official visit to Greece, declared yesterday that China will continue to be a long-term and responsible investor in Greece

The comments made by the Chinese PM signaling intentions to actively support the Greek economy, especially when the Greece issues new treasure bills in the future. The public support from China was indicative of the positive climate and air of cooperation between the two countries.

In his 50-minute discussion with Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, Mr. Keqiang stressed that China’s intention is to support the Greek economy, whether Greece issues a three, five or seven year bond.

The 19 private trade agreements and 7 intergovernmental agreements were signed at the Zappeio Hall on Thursday reflected Chinese intentions, which are in part attributed to recent positive developments in finances.

Most of the private trade deals to be signed relate to the shipping, energy, transport and food sectors, while the Ministries of Shipping and Growth are to sign a number of agreements with their Chinese counterparts in order to develop and improve trade relations.