Georgian President holds farewell meeting with Chinese Ambassador, highlighting positive development of bilateral relations

Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili on Thursday held a farewell meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Georgia Zhou Qian, highlighting the positive development of bilateral relations and the achievements made during the ambassador's tenure.

The meeting focused on practical outcomes achieved as a result of deepening political ties, including the introduction of a visa-free travel between the two countries, the restoration and expansion of direct air connectivity, enhanced cooperation within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative, development of free trade opportunities, and the agreement on mutual recognition of higher education diplomas.

The parties discussed the future agenda of Georgia-China cooperation, including strengthening ties between scientific and research institutions and expanding future cooperation in the technology sector.

The sides further stressed the importance of continuing high-level political dialogue and further developing results-oriented partnership.

The Georgian President thanked Ambassador Zhou Qian for his diplomatic work in Georgia and wished him success in his future professional endeavors.