Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (R) meets with Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, May 15, 2019. (Xinhua/Li Tao)

BEIJING, May 15 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Wednesday met with Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos in Beijing.

Li said China would like to deepen practical cooperation with Greece, countries in Central and Eastern Europe, and the European Union.

China stands ready to work with other countries including Greece to promote dialogue and exchanges among civilizations to create a peaceful and stable environment for economic development and improvement of people's livelihood, he said.

Pavlopoulos said Greece is willing to be China's gateway to Europe and continue to promote cooperation in jointly building the Belt and Road over land and at sea.