Vice President of China: Chinese products, particularly new energy vehicles, are enjoying great popularity among the Georgian population; we will support strong Chinese companies in making sustained investments in Georgia

China and Georgia are nations with ancient histories and civilizations. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, ties between our two countries have developed dynamically, and practical cooperation across various sectors has yielded significant results. This was stated by Han Zheng, Vice President of the People's Republic of China, during his address at a meeting with representatives of the Georgian and Chinese business communities.

According to him, the agreement on a comprehensive strategic partnership has opened up new prospects for bilateral relations.

Vice President Han Zheng highlighted the fruitful cooperation between China and Georgia and spoke about the scale of growth in trade relations.

"China and Georgia are countries with ancient histories and civilizations. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, ties between our countries have developed dynamically, while practical cooperation across various sectors has yielded significant results

In June of this year, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili jointly announced the elevation of bilateral relations to the level of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. This decision opened up new prospects for the development of China-Georgia relations.

I held meetings with the President and Prime Minister of Georgia. These meetings were exceptionally sincere, friendly and productive. We were deeply impressed and encouraged by the enthusiasm shown by Georgia's leadership and representatives of various segments of society for the further development of China-Georgia relations.

Today, as the global political and economic order undergoes profound and complex changes, countries face growing challenges to their development and to international free trade. Under these circumstances, strengthening cooperation becomes even more important, while also requiring greater foresight and a long-term vision.

In recent years, trade between China and Georgia has grown steadily, while the scope of investment cooperation has continued to expand.

High-quality Georgian agricultural products are gaining an increasingly strong presence in the Chinese market. Likewise, Chinese products, particularly new energy vehicles, are enjoying great popularity among the Georgian population.

The Free Trade Agreement between China and Georgia has played an important role in developing bilateral trade and economic relations. In April of this year, our countries officially signed a Protocol on Upgrading the Free Trade Agreement, marking a qualitative new stage in bilateral trade and economic cooperation.

We are ready to import even more high-quality Georgian products and facilitate the optimization and further development of trade.

We will support strong and competitive Chinese companies in making sustained investments in Georgia and expanding their operations in the local market. We must create a favorable environment for cooperation between businesses from our two countries.

I hope that representatives of the Chinese and Georgian business communities will continue to serve as a bridge between our countries and play an active role in strengthening our friendship," stated Han Zheng.