Chinese firm to establish trade center in Cyprus

 　　NICOSIA, March 6 (Xinhua) -- One of the biggest trade firms in Cyprus said on Tuesday that it has signed an agreement with an unnamed Chinese firm to explore the possibility of establishing a trade center in the eastern Mediterranean¹ island.

　　Hermes Airports said in a statement that detailed² negotiations³ will follow up, but revealed that the Chinese company plan to use the premises⁴ of an old airport at Larnaca as a commercial fair center, which will serve as an outlet⁵ for Chinese goods.

　　The center would serve as a stepping stone to Europe, Africa and Middle East for the Chinese company.

　　The deal, which is worth multi-million-euro investment, is "one of the most important investments ever made" in Cyprus, said the Hermes Airports spokesman Adamos Aspris.

　　Hermes Airports is the operator of the two Cyprus international airports including Larnana Airport and Pafos Airport and is part of the Shakolas Group of companies, which is considered to be among the island's top trade firms.

　　Cyprus is a member of the European Union and traditionally maintains close and friendly relations with Middle East and northern African countries.

1 Mediterranean   

adj.地中海的；地中海沿岸的

参考例句：

• The houses are Mediterranean in character.这些房子都属地中海风格。
• Gibraltar is the key to the Mediterranean.直布罗陀是地中海的要冲。

2 detailed   

adj.详细的，详尽的，极注意细节的，完全的

参考例句：

• He had made a detailed study of the terrain.他对地形作了缜密的研究。
• A detailed list of our publications is available on request.我们的出版物有一份详细的目录备索。

3 negotiations   

协商( negotiation的名词复数 )； 谈判； 完成（难事）； 通过

参考例句：

• negotiations for a durable peace 为持久和平而进行的谈判
• Negotiations have failed to establish any middle ground. 谈判未能达成任何妥协。

4 premises   

n.建筑物，房屋

参考例句：

• According to the rules,no alcohol can be consumed on the premises.按照规定，场内不准饮酒。
• All repairs are done on the premises and not put out.全部修缮都在家里进行，不用送到外面去做。

5 outlet   

n.出口/路；销路；批发商店；通风口；发泄

参考例句：

• The outlet of a water pipe was blocked.水管的出水口堵住了。
• Running is a good outlet for his energy.跑步是他发泄过剩精力的好方法。