Georgia and China sign deal to exchange labour force
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Georgia and China are merging efforts to improve the skills of both nations’ labour force by sharing best practices, knowledge and experience.
Today it was announced Georgian specialists will learn from Chinese professionals about tea cultivation technology, while the Chinese side will be introduced the best vine cultivation technologies.
The bilateral deal was signed today following a meeting between Georgia’s Agriculture Minister Levan Davitashvili and a delegation from China’s Agriculture Ministry.
In recent years Georgia has forged strong ties with China through bilateral trade and economic cooperation, said Minister Davitashvili.
He accented the importance of the Georgia-China Free Trade Deal that will come into play next year and noted China was one of Georgia's major trade partner countries.
Davitashvili said export opportunities of Georgian products, especially wine and mineral water, was growing in China.
At the same time the Chinese guests today confirmed the demand on Georgian agricultural products was growing in China and the country was also interested to import more Georgian tea.
Georgia is embracing its growing ties with China by bringing the friendly relations to the next level.
Large Chinese large importer, Beijing Charming Grand International Trading Co, agreed to import one million bottles of Georgian wine and brandy in the next 12 months.
Georgia, China start Free Trade from 2017
Today is a big day for Georgia and China. The countries have signed a Memorandum on finalising a Free Trade Deal that will come into play next year.
Georgia and China stand at the beginning of a new stage of relations where agriculture is the focus.
Badagoni sells 5 million bottles
Georgian wine company Badagoni will sell five million bottles of Georgian wine in China in what will be the largest export of Georgian wine to China in the history of both countries.