PM: New Silk Road Project will reduce China-Europe transit by 15 days
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Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili revealed latest details of the New Silk Road Project at a ceremony where $10 million worth of Chinese irrigation equipment was granted to the Georgian Government.
China’s Agriculture Minister Han Changfu attended yesterday's ceremony and reiterated his country's readiness to take part in the Tbilisi Silk Road Forum, planned for October 2015.
Georgia's PM said a new stage of cooperation had begun between China and Georgia, and said the New Silk Road–Economic Belt Project will be established soon. The agreement about implementing the Silk Road project was signed last month.
"We can reduce transit duration by 15 days from China to Europe. The Silk Road forum will be held in Tbilisi in October when the country will host high-level visitors. Representatives from the United States have already confirmed their interest in the forum,” Garibashvili said.
Additionally, Georgia’s Prime Minister and the Minister of Agriculture of Chinese Republic discussed the prospects of joint investment projects in the agricultural sector.
Garibashvili also announced he would embark on an official high-level visit to China in September 2015.
Georgia's Prime Minister took to the stage at a discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos and spoke about the interdependence of European countries and highlighted the Georgian Government's vision of new trade and energy routes to better connect European nations.
Georgia is the first country in the South Caucasus to officially meet China’s Silk Road Fund representatives to discuss the $40 billion USD project that’s designed to improve trade, drive investment in infrastructure and boost connectivity across Asia.
Georgia’s Vice Prime Minister Ministry of Economy Giorgi Kvirikashvili has completed his official visit to China where he held several meetings with top officials.
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Georgia and China are deepening trade and economic ties. Georgia's Finance Minister Nodar Khaduri is on an official visit to China to showcase Georgia's investment potential in a bid to attract more Chinese investments.
Georgia attaches much importance to deepening relations with China. These were the words spoken by Georgia’s Prime Minister during a meeting with a senior Chinese official today.
Hundreds of global high-ranking officials and business leaders will gather in the Georgian capital this autumn to attend the Silk Road Forum.
Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili hosted a delegation from Public Republic of China today with the aim of strengthening bilateral trade.
Georgia’s capital Tbilisi is hosting the inaugural Silk Road Forum, which is being attended by around 1,000 honourable guests from all over the world and ancient Silk Road.
Only hours after the Tbilisi Silk Road Forum started this morning Georgia has already signed its first agreements with regional partners to enhance bilateral partnerships in transport, energy and trade.