China meetings “reaffirmed steadfast support” for Georgia’s territorial integrity - ruling party MP

Nikoloz Samkharadze, the Chair of the Foreign Relations Committee from the ruling Georgian Dream party in the Parliament, on Monday said the ongoing meetings in China of the party’s delegation had “reaffirmed” Beijing's “steadfast support” for Georgia’s territorial integrity. 

Reflecting on the meeting with the head of the foreign affairs direction in the Chinese ruling party, the lawmaker stressed the primary objective of this visit was to further enhance relations between the two states. 

As China holds a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, it is crucial for us to extend support on issues prioritised by Georgia, such as the country’s territorial integrity. [the delegation] has received a commitment of steadfast support from China and [was] assured [...] Georgia's territorial integrity will consistently enjoy its backing”, Samkharadze said. 

He noted the discussion also involved trade and economic relations, including the development of the Middle Corridor - the logistical route from China to Europe - in which he said Georgia played a “pivotal role”, while also discussing global developments and existing security challenges in the Black Sea region. 

Irakli Kobakhidze, the head of the ruling party, is leading the delegation in its meetings in China.