Xi Jinping Sends Message of Condolence to Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou over Passing of Former Greek President Karolos Papoulias

On December 31, 2021, President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolence to Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou over the passing of former Greek President Karolos Papoulias, expressing deep condolences on behalf of the Chinese government and people.

Xi Jinping pointed out, Mr. Papoulias was an outstanding politician and leader of Greece and an old friend of the Chinese people. He has long dedicated himself to deepening China-Greece friendship, actively promoted bilateral practical cooperation in various fields and firmly supported Beijing's hosting of the 2008 Summer Olympics and the 2022 Winter Olympics, making important contributions to the development of China-Greece comprehensive strategic partnership. I attach great importance to the development of China-Greece relations, and stand ready to work with President Sakellaropoulou to deepen the traditional friendship between the two countries and push for new outcomes in cooperation in various fields continuously to the benefit of the two countries and peoples.