The 9th Meeting of the China-Georgia Intergovernmental Commission on Economic and Trade Cooperation Held in Tbilisi

On April 17, the 9th Meeting of the China-Georgia Intergovernmental Commission on Economic and Trade Cooperation was held in Tbilisi. The meeting was co-chaired by Mr. Ling Ji, Vice Minister of Commerce and Deputy China International Trade Representative, and Mr. Levan Davitashvili, First Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia.

Vice Minister Ling Ji noted that under the strategic guidance of the leaders of both countries, the China-Georgia strategic partnership has continued to deepen, with bilateral economic and trade cooperation maintaining strong momentum. Both sides will jointly promote the upgrade of the China-Georgia Free Trade Agreement, further expand bilateral trade, deepen investment and financing cooperation, ensure the smooth implementation of key projects, and actively advance the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Corridor. Cooperation will also be enhanced in connectivity and information and communications sectors. China is ready to work with Georgia to firmly uphold international fairness and justice, oppose unilateralism, protectionism, and bullying practices by the United States, and safeguard the multilateral trading system and the stability of global industrial and supply chains.

Minister Davitashvili emphasized Georgia's strong commitment to economic and trade cooperation with China, expressing readiness to launch the upgrade process of the Georgia-China Free Trade Agreement and further expand exports to China. He highlighted Georgia's favorable business environment and welcomed Chinese enterprises to invest and operate in the country. Georgia also looks forward to exploring cooperation opportunities in the investment and financing sector with Chinese financial institutions. The Georgian side remains firmly committed to the multilateral trading system and opposes protectionism and unilateralism in trade.

Following the meeting, both parties signed the minutes of the meeting and announced the signing of the Protocol between the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia on Inspection, Quarantine and Veterinary Health Requirements for Honey Exported to China.