Greece fully committed to port, Tsipras tells Li

In phone call with premier, newly elected leader says country 'will not change' existing programs

Greece's newly elected Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras assured Premier Li Keqiang in a telephone conversation on Wednesday afternoon that his new government "will not change the nature" of existing bilateral programs, including the Piraeus Port project.

Analysts said the statement signaled a renewal of bilateral efforts to create a stronger hub for Eurasia trade routes. Li responded positively, expressing his hope that the two sides will follow through with their commitments, according to a news release on Thursday. He noted that the port project has not only created local jobs, but also has resulted in improved conditions for workers and better protection of their rights and interests.