Economy Minister holds high-level talks with Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang in Beijing

During an official working visit to China, Mariam Kvrivishvili, Georgia’s Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, met with Ding Xuexiang, Chinese Vice Premier and a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee.

The Ministry of Economy said the two sides stressed the importance of the comprehensive strategic partnership governing bilateral relations.

Discussions focused on expanding trade and investment ties, alongside deepening cooperation across transport and priority economic sectors. The parties emphasised bilateral trade volume, which grew by 21 per cent in 2025 and surged by a further 41 per cent between January and September 2026.

The Ministry highlighted positive momentum in joint work with China’s Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Transport, and the National Development and Reform Commission. In this context, both sides commended the establishment of a joint working group on trade facilitation, which recently held its inaugural session to boost Georgian exports and streamline market access in China.

The delegation also discussed the Middle Corridor transit route and Georgia’s strategic infrastructure initiatives, including the Anaklia Deep Sea Port and the national railway modernisation project. On civil aviation, both parties welcomed expanded direct flights, noting their role in driving tourism and strengthening people-to-people ties.

Georgia’s delegation, including Deputy Economy Ministers Tamar Ioseliani and Irakli Nadareishvili, and Georgian Chamber of Commerce President Giorgi Pertaia, also commended Georgia’s high-profile participation at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai. On the Chinese side, Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao and Shanghai Mayor Zhu Zongming attended the meeting.