Economic Growth and Debt Reduction - Greece's economy is projected to grow by 2.3% in 2025, with the debt-to-GDP ratio expected to decline from 153.6% in 2024 to 145.7% [1] - The country has seen a stable recovery, with tourism contributing nearly one-third of employment and GDP, attracting 40.7 million international visitors in 2024, generating €21.6 billion in tourism revenue [1] - The real estate market is also recovering, with EU investments totaling €990 million and foreign investments reaching €2.75 billion in 2024, marking increases of 52.5% and 30% respectively [1] Foreign Direct Investment and Fiscal Surplus - Greece is expected to attract $7.3 billion in foreign direct investment in 2024, a 41.5% increase from 2023 [2] - The government achieved a record fiscal surplus of €11.4 billion in 2024, accounting for 4.8% of GDP, allowing for early repayment of international loans originally due in 2041 [2] - Greece has successfully repaid €22 billion of the initial €53 billion bailout by the end of 2024 [2] Credit Rating Improvements - Major credit rating agencies have upgraded Greece's sovereign credit rating to investment grade, reflecting significant progress in economic reforms [3] - The government raised €500 million through bond issuance at lower interest rates, with demand exceeding the issuance amount by more than double [3] - The EU allocated €3.13 billion to Greece to support economic development and infrastructure improvements [3] Sino-Greek Economic Cooperation - China has been a key trading partner for Greece, with the Port of Piraeus becoming a significant project for Chinese investment in Europe, ranking first in the Mediterranean for container throughput [4] - Chinese companies are actively involved in renewable energy projects in Greece, contributing to the goal of increasing renewable energy's share to 70% by 2030 [4] - Greek agricultural products and medical devices have seen a notable increase in import share in the Chinese market [4]