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Li meets former PM of Greece

China would like to work with European Union countries, including Greece, to support free trade and facilitate investment, Premier Li Keqiang said on Wednesday in a meeting with Antonis Samaras, the former Greek prime minister. China is willing to enhance mutual political trust with Greece, expand cooperation in key areas and boost understanding between the people of both countries, Li said. Samaras said friendship with China is universally desired from all walks of life in Greece.

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