Energy Minister Giorgos Lakkortypis had a series of high level contacts in Beijing last week, during a working visit at the Chinese capital, heading a business delegation.

According to an official announcement, Lakkortypis presented the business potential of various sectors of the Cypriot economy, at a business forum organized by Cyprus? Energy Ministry, the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Chinese Council for the Promotion of International Trade.

During his meeting with his Chinese counterpart Yu Jianhua, Lakkotrypis discussed bilateral trade and ways to decrease Cyprus? trade deficit. The promotion of Cyprus as a tourist destination was also discussed.