Georgian PM highlights growth in Georgia-China trade and investment

Georgia attaches particular importance to developing relations with China, while economic cooperation between the two countries has expanded significantly in recent years, as reflected in concrete figures, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said on Sunday.

Speaking at a meeting with representatives of the Georgian and Chinese business communities, Kobakhidze said bilateral trade and Chinese investment in Georgia had been growing rapidly, pledging continued government support for further strengthening economic ties.

“We will continue to create all the conditions necessary for Chinese businesses to operate successfully in our country. We will do our utmost to further deepen the trade and economic partnership between the two countries”, he added.

Kobakhidze also highlighted the close political partnership between Georgia and China, noting that the two countries had signed a strategic partnership agreement several years ago, followed more recently by an agreement establishing a comprehensive strategic partnership.

He concluded by emphasising that the visit of the Chinese Vice President to Georgia would contribute to further strengthening relations between the two countries and their peoples.