習近平向希臘新任總統塔蘇拉斯致賀電

新華社北京3月13日電 3月13日，國家主席習近平致電康斯坦丁諾斯·塔蘇拉斯，祝賀他就任希臘共和國總統。

習近平指出，中國和希臘都擁有悠久歷史和燦爛文化，兩國友好關係源遠流長、歷久彌新，是相知相親、互利共贏的全面戰略夥伴。近年來，雙方持續推進比雷埃夫斯港項目，推動共建“一帶一路”合作高品質發展，合作建設中希文明互鑒中心、雅典中國古典文明研究院，展現了兩個古老文明的和合之美和時代擔當。

習近平強調，當今世界百年變局加速演進，各國休戚相關、命運與共，合作共贏是應對全球性挑戰的必由之路。我高度重視中希關係發展，願同總統先生一道努力，賡續傳統友誼，拉緊互利合作和文明交流兩大紐帶，不斷豐富中希全面戰略夥伴關係內涵，促進中歐關係持續健康發展，為世界和平穩定和發展繁榮貢獻智慧和力量。

Xi extends congratulations to Tasoulas on assuming Greek presidency

BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping extended on Thursday congratulations to Konstantinos Tasoulas on assuming the Greek presidency.

In his congratulatory message, Xi pointed out that both China and Greece share a long history and splendid culture.

The two countries have maintained a time-honored friendship and are comprehensive strategic partners of mutual understanding and win-win cooperation, Xi said.

In recent years, he added, the two sides have continuously advanced the Piraeus Port project, promoted high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and collaborated in establishing the Center of Chinese and Greek Ancient Civilizations and the Chinese School of Classical Studies at Athens.

Such joint efforts have showcased the harmony of the two ancient civilizations and their sense of responsibility in today's world, Xi said.

Noting that the world is undergoing major changes unseen in a century with all countries closely interconnected and facing a shared future, he emphasized win-win cooperation as the only way to address global challenges.

Xi said he attaches great importance to the development of China-Greece relations and stands ready to work with President Tasoulas to continue strengthening their traditional friendship, enhance their mutually beneficial cooperation and cultural exchanges, continuously enrich the connotation of China-Greece comprehensive strategic partnership, promote the sustained and sound development of China-EU relations, and contribute wisdom and strength to global peace, stability, development and prosperity. ■