Georgian President hosts Chinese Vice President

Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili hosted Chinese Vice President Han Zheng at the expanded meeting in the Presidential Palace.

According to the Presidential Administration, the parties reviewed issues for the development of a strategic partnership between Georgia and China emphasizing the significance of the Chinese Vice President’s first visit to Georgia.

It was noted that in 2027, Georgia and China will mark the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. This year, a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement was signed, along with other international agreements between the two countries.

Mikheil Kavelashvili thanked the Chinese side for support of Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and reaffirmed Georgia’s position regarding the “One China” principle.

During the meeting, particular attention was paid to trade and economic cooperation. Discussions covered the opportunities created by the free trade agreement, the growth of Chinese investments, and the deepening of cooperation across various economic sectors. They touched on expanding academic programs, student exchanges, and scientific ties.

The Georgian President and Chinese Vice President touched on the potential of the Middle Corridor, the development of transport and logistic infrastructure and the plan to hold the 6th Silk Road Forum in Tbilisi.

Mikheil Kavelashvili stressed that Georgia’s strategic location and ongoing infrastructure projects offer the country significant opportunities for the development of a transport corridor connecting Europe and Asia.

President Kavelashvili presented to the Chinese side Georgia’s initiative to host a global summit on the promotion of peace and a healthy lifestyle in Tbilisi in 2027, and expressed hope for China’s participation and support.

In conclusion, the Chinese Vice President made an entry in the honorary guestbook.

The sides expressed the expectation that high-level dialogue and the deepening of existing cooperation would contribute to the further development of the comprehensive strategic partnership between Georgia and China.