Georgian FM highlights importance of PM’s visit to China for deepening relations

Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili on Monday emphasised the importance of Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze’s visit to China for deepening relations between the two countries.

In her remarks, Botchorishvili noted that the scheduled meeting between Kobakhidze and his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang would focus on strengthening economic relations.

“Georgia is an honoured guest at the [China International Import Expo]. This is a very important event that will significantly contribute to strengthening economic relations. Of course, the meeting between the [Georgian and Chinese] Prime Ministers will be a very good opportunity to discuss cooperation with China in all areas, which is very important for us in the global context in terms of strengthening relations in various areas, especially when we talk about the Middle Corridor, when we talk about connectivity between the East and the West”, the FM said.

“Our cooperation and work with China in this regard is of particular importance. Therefore, this visit will be another good opportunity to talk about relations between Georgia and China, including economic relations”, she concluded.

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Monday arrived in China for a working visit, underscoring the deepening strategic partnership between the two nations.

The central purpose of the visit is the Prime Minister's participation in the opening ceremony of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), held at the invitation of Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China.

A high-level meeting is scheduled between Prime Minister Kobakhidze and Chinese State Council Premier Li Qiang in Shanghai. Discussions are expected to focus on further strengthening the Georgia-China Strategic Partnership and deepening cooperation across various sectors.