Georgian PM says comprehensive strategic partnership with China will bring major political and economic benefits

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Wednesday said that the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement with China would mark a new stage in deepening bilateral relations and bring significant political and economic benefits to Georgia.

In his remarks, Kobakhidze thanked members of his government, President Mikheil Kavelashvili, as well as the President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping, the Chinese Premier, and the Chinese Ambassador to Georgia for their contributions to reaching the agreement.

“The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement will lay the foundation for a new phase in the development of Georgian-Chinese relations, bringing substantial political and economic benefits to our country. I would like to thank every member of the government and parliamentary team whose work contributed to this important achievement for Georgia. I would especially like to thank members of the Government team, Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Mariam Kvrivishvili, and Minister of Education, Science and Youth Givi Mikanadze for their efforts”, he said.

Kobakhidze also thanked Chinese partners, particularly President Xi Jinping, who signed the agreement with Georgia and also thanked his Chinese counterpart and partner ministers.

“I would also like to thank China's Ambassador to Georgia, Zhou Qian, whose personal efforts and support made a significant contribution to the elevation of Georgian-Chinese relations first to a strategic partnership and now to a comprehensive strategic partnership. Once again, I would like to emphasize that the signing of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement with China is an event of particular importance that will bring tangible benefits to our country in many areas” he concluded.