Georgian PM: trade turnover between Georgia and China increased by 21% in 2025 following strategic partnership agreement

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Thursday said that the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement with China marks a new stage following the establishment of strategic partnership between the two countries, adding that the cooperation has already produced tangible results.

In his annual address to the Georgian Parliament, Kobakhidze noted that trade turnover between Georgia and China increased by 21% in 2025, while in January-April 2026 it grew by 45% compared with the same period of the previous year.

The Prime Minister highlighted the importance of strengthening cooperation with Central Asian countries, noting that this direction is essential for increasing Georgia’s economic potential and political resources.

“Very important progress was achieved with China during the reporting period. Several days ago, we signed the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement with China, which represents a new stage after establishing strategic partnership. All of this is reflected in concrete and tangible results, both in strengthening political partnership and in achieving visible progress in economic relations”, Kobakhidze said.

He added that Georgian exports to China tripled in January-April 2026, while the number of Chinese visitors to Georgia increased by 44% in 2025 and by 49% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period of the previous year.

“This is the strategic partnership and comprehensive strategic partnership that brings concrete results”, he concluded.