The government hopes for a new strong boost in the economic relations between Greece and China due to the visit of Chinese Prime Minister in Athens on June 19 and Chinese president in Rhodes in July, where they will meet their counterparts, Antonis Samaras and Karolos Papoulias.

According to Kathimerini newspaper, the visit of China’s Premier Li Keqiang is expected to reaffirm the Chinese interest for the Pireaus Port Authority and Thessaloniki, as well as other large-scale privatizations.

During the visit of Mr. Li Keqiang a series of transnational and trade agreements will be signed, according to information. China is also interested in Athens International Airport, TRAINOSE and ROSCO, as well as other state-controlled assets.

Also, according to the same information Mr Samaras and Mr Li Keqiang will be present during the signing of the agreement between the companies Lamda Development and Fosun for exploitation of Ellinikos area and will visit the premises of Cosco.