中国和希腊都是原创性文明的传承者，双方文化和理念有不少相似或相通之处，中希关系正在成为不同制度、不同文化和平相处、合作共赢的典范。中方愿与包括希腊在内的国际社会一道，秉持相互尊重、开放包容的精神，多沟通、多对话、多协商、多合作，以文明交流超越文明隔阂，以文明共存超越文明冲突，以文明互鉴超越文明优越，从古老文明里寻找解决现代问题的钥匙，为促进世界和平与发展、推动构建人类命运共同体肩负起我们应有的责任与担当。

China and Greece are both inheritors of civilizations characterized by originality, and share much in common in culture and philosophy. Our relationship is setting an example of peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation between countries different in system and culture. China stands ready to work with the international community, Greece included, to engage in more dialogue and cooperation in the spirit of mutual respect, openness and inclusiveness. It is important that we overcome cultural misunderstanding, clash and supremacy through exchanges, mutual learning and coexistence. By so doing, we will be able to find solutions to modern problems in ancient civilizations and shoulder our due responsibilities to advancing world peace and development and building a community with a shared future for mankind.

　　问：5月11日，巴基斯坦瓜达尔港自由区附近明珠洲际酒店遭恐怖袭击。“俾路支解放军”下属“马吉德旅”已宣称对袭击事件负责，称袭击目标是酒店内的中国及其他外国投资者。中方对此有何评论？是否有中国公民伤亡？

　　答：中方强烈谴责针对瓜达尔明珠洲际酒店的恐怖袭击，对在袭击事件中牺牲的巴方人员表示哀悼，对遇难者家属和受伤人员表示慰问。据中方向巴基斯坦有关方面了解，尚无中国公民伤亡报告。

Q: The Pearl Continental Hotel in the port city of Gwadar, Pakistan was attacked by a terrorist group on May 11. The Majeed Brigade of the Baluch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack, saying that it targeted Chinese and other foreign investors in the hotel. I wonder what is China's comment? Are there Chinese citizens among the casualties?

A: China strongly condemns the terrorist attack targeting the Pearl Continental Hotel in Gwadar. We express our condolences to the Pakistanis who sacrificed their lives in the attack and our sympathy to the bereaved families and the injured. As we know from the Pakistani side, so far there is no Chinese citizen among the casualties.

　　巴基斯坦安全力量及时采取措施，迅速消灭恐怖分子，有效保障瓜达尔地区安全稳定及当地中方人员和机构安全，中方对此表示赞赏和感谢。中方将继续坚定支持巴方反恐努力，认为巴基斯坦政府和军队有能力维护国家安全稳定。

　　我们注意到，伊姆兰·汗总理谴责此次袭击事件企图破坏巴基斯坦经济和繁荣，强调巴不会允许恐怖图谋得逞。中方一贯支持巴基斯坦国家发展，将继续支持巴基斯坦经济社会发展和民生改善。

We commend and thank the Pakistani security forces for safeguarding peace and stability in Gwadar and the security of Chinese personnel and institutions by taking swift measures to eliminate the terrorists. China will remain a staunch supporter of Pakistan's counter-terrorism efforts. We believe the Pakistani government and military are capable of upholding its national security and stability.

As we noted, Prime Minister Imran Khan condemned this attack, saying that it attempted to sabotage Pakistan's economy and prosperity. He emphasized that Pakistan will not allow these agendas to succeed. As a supporter of Pakistan's national development, we will continue to back its efforts to achieve economic growth, social development and people's wellbeing.

　　问：中方邀请希腊总统本周访华。最近中国和希腊领导人会面比较多，中方为什么重视和希腊的关系？对共建“一带一路”来说，希腊有什么意义？

　　答：刚才我在回答记者提问时已经说过了，中国和希腊都是原创性文明的传承者，双方文化和理念有不少相似或相通之处，两国关系正在成为不同制度、不同文化和平相处、合作共赢的典范。

Q: China has invited the Greek president for a visit here this week. Recently there have been quite some meetings between leaders of the two countries. Why is China attaching so much emphasis to relations with Greece? How significant is Greece's role in the Belt and Road cooperation?

A: Like I said earlier, China and Greece are both inheritors of civilizations characterized by originality and share much in common in culture and philosophy. Our relationship is setting an example of peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation between countries different in system and culture.