Chinese investors eye Greek airports

ATHENS, Greece Greece's finance ministry says Chinese investors have "confirmed interest" in Greek airports that are due to be privatized.

Finance Minister Yannis Stournaras met in Athens on Thursday with a delegation from the operators of Shenzhen Airport in southern China and the Hong Kong-based Friedmann Pacific Asset Management.

A ministry statement said the investors had expressed interest in the privatization program for Athens International Airport and 37 regional airports.

Greece is seeking to reduce its 55 percent stake in the Athens airport and extend a private concession agreement that expires in 2026.