Georgian Parliament Speaker, outgoing Chinese Ambassador review progress in bilateral relations at farewell meeting

Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili on Thursday held a farewell meeting with Zhou Qian, the outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Georgia, during which the parties reviewed the progress of bilateral relations and discussed prospects for further cooperation.

The meeting highlighted the successful development of Georgia-China relations and the elevation of bilateral ties from a strategic partnership to a comprehensive strategic partnership, marking a new stage in cooperation between the two countries.

Papuashvili emphasised the significance of his official visit to China and the productive meetings held during the trip.

The parties discussed growing parliamentary cooperation, future directions for Georgia-China relations, regional political developments, and the importance of further collaboration in the area of connectivity.

The Speaker thanked Ambassador Zhou for his significant contribution to strengthening Georgia-China relations and wished him success in his future endeavors.