The investment by the China Ocean Shipping Company (COSCO) in the port of Piraeus has been a significant development benefiting both China and Greece. According to Dimitris Avramopoulos, a Greek politician and former diplomat, COSCO's investment has notably upgraded the port's infrastructure and operations. This partnership not only boosts Greece's economic prospects but also strengthens bilateral relations between China and Greece. Avramopoulos believes that the governments of both countries are making positive strides in their cooperative efforts, underscoring broader economic and diplomatic ties.