Georgian Economy Minister, Chinese Vice Premier discuss expanding trade, transport and investment cooperation

The importance of the comprehensive strategic partnership between Georgia and China was discussed on Thursday in a meeting between Georgian Economy Minister Mariam Kvrivishvili and Ding Xuexiang, the Vice Premier of China and a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China’s Central Committee.

The sides discussed prospects for expanding trade and economic relations, highlighting their strong partnership and opportunities to deepen cooperation in transport, investment and other priority areas.

Particular attention was paid to trade relations.

The parties noted that bilateral trade turnover between Georgia and China increased by 21% in 2025, with the positive trend continuing in 2026. During the first nine months of this year, trade turnover grew by 41%.

They also positively assessed cooperation between Georgia’s Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development and China’s Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Transport and National Development and Reform Commission. In this regard, they highlighted the importance of establishing a joint working group to promote bilateral trade, whose first meeting has already taken place.

The sides emphasised the working group’s role in further strengthening trade and economic ties, facilitating exports of Georgian products to the Chinese market and making greater use of Georgia’s export potential.

The discussions also covered prospects for developing the Middle Corridor and Georgia’s role in this strategic transport route. The Georgian side highlighted major infrastructure projects, including the Anaklia Deep Sea Port and the railway modernisation project.

Cooperation in civil aviation was another key topic.

The sides noted the positive impact of direct flights on increasing tourist flows and strengthening people-to-people contacts.

The meeting also welcomed Georgia’s active participation in the China International Import Expo, held in Shanghai.