Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras delivers a speech on his government's economic policy during the 82nd Thessaloniki International Trade Fair (TIF), Greece's largest annual trade fair hosted in the northern port city Thessaloniki, Greece, Sept. 9, 2017. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)
By Maria Spiliopoulou, Alexia Vlachou
THESSALONIKI, Greece, Sept. 10 (Xinhua)-- Greece is exiting seven years of steep recession, setting the foundations for fair growth for all, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Saturday while inaugurating the 82nd Thessaloniki International Trade Fair (TIF), Greece's largest annual trade fair hosted in the northern port city.
In a keynote speech on his government's economic policy, the Greek leader referred to the achievements of the past few months, the prospects of the ailing economy and his vision of a new production model and development to the benefit of all Greeks.
With China holding the role of the honored country in this year's TIF, he praised bilateral cooperation, called for the further enhancement of ties in many fields and underlined the great significance foreign investments and strategic partnerships play in Greece's efforts to overcome the debt crisis and build a new healthy economy.
"We are linked with cordial friendship and mutual respect for decades. But particularly in the last few years, we are constantly deepening our cooperation with financial and cultural exchanges. The Thessaloniki International Fair is one more great opportunity to deepen our bilateral cooperation," the prime minister said on Sino-Greek relations during the speech which was broadcast live on Greece's national broadcaster ERT.
