In my interview with the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (ANA-MPA) and journalist Katia Tsimplaki, I talk about our mission to China, where I chaired the 15th Greece–China Joint Interministerial Committee.
We had very positive developments on two products. The signing of the protocol that will allow the export of Greek cherries to China, a country of 1.4 billion people, is expected in the near future. For Greek yoghurt, we agreed to intensify contacts between the competent authorities. But we will not stop there. There are real prospects for olive oil, table olives, our wines and PDO products as well.
In Shanghai, I met with the Chairman of COSCO, Lin Ji, in the presence of the Chairman of the Piraeus Port Authority, Han Chao. COSCO has planned 11 projects in Piraeus, with a total budget of approximately €700 million. We want Piraeus to develop not only as a transshipment hub, but also as a multiplier of productive activity, know-how and employment for the entire Greek economy.
At the Shanghai business forum, 16 Greek companies held more than 100 targeted meetings with 80 Chinese companies. In 2025, our exports to China rose by 68.1%, reaching €697.2 million. We want them to grow further and to diversify, always with the European identity of Greece as our steady point of reference.
I also see great potential in shipping, where Greek know-how meets Chinese shipbuilding, and in tourism, through better air connectivity.
