Georgian ruling party head, Chinese Ambassador discuss strategic partnership
On his part, Garibashvili also extended his gratitude to the Ambassador for his contribution to the strategic partnership between the two countries. Photo: Georgian Dream/Facebook
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Irakli Garibashvili, the Chair of the ruling Georgian Dream party, on Friday met Zhou Qian, the Chinese Ambassador to the country, to discuss the strategic partnership agreement signed last year between the two states.
The meeting reviewed the deal that resulted in the introduction of visa-free travel between the countries, discussed “ongoing processes in the wider region and the world”, as well as the “domestic political situation” in Georgia, the ruling party said.
Qian extended his gratitude to Garibashvili for his work for deepening the cooperation with China during his tenure as the Prime Minister.
On his part, Garibashvili also extended his gratitude to the Ambassador for his contribution to the strategic partnership between the two countries.
Georgian and Chinese Governments on Monday shared their “commitment” to expand cooperation in political, economic and cultural fields, strengthen collaboration in international affairs and bilateral relations, and safeguard regional and world peace, stability and development together in a joint statement on establishing a strategic partnership.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Monday said the Chinese Government had made a decision to introduce visa-free travel to the country for Georgian citizens.
Zhou Qian, the Chinese Ambassador to Georgia, on Monday highlighted steps taken within the strategic partnership between the two countries by saying China was “always committed” to assisting Georgia in improving social and economic growth.
The “close relations” between Georgia and China, their elevation to strategic partnership last year, and future prospects of cooperation were discussed on Thursday in a meeting between the Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and Zhou Qian, the Chinese Ambassador to Georgia.
Maia Omiadze, the Head of the Georgian National Tourism Administration, on Tuesday said Chinese tourists were “very desirable” visitors worldwide, taking long journeys with substantial spending of money.
The new strategic partnership between Georgia and China will give a new “important impetus” to their bilateral relations, Georgian Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili said on Friday in his remarks over Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili’s ongoing visit to the country.
Georgia is moving to the “highest level” of relations with China, this is a strategic partnership, and within its framework, the cooperation in education and science is also expanding, Giorgi Amilakhvari, Georgian Minister of Education and Science, said on Sunday.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili highlighted the strategic partnership between Georgia and China by calling it a “very important” decision that would yield results for both countries.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Monday announced visa-free travel to the country for Chinese citizens, citing attracting visitors and mutual economic investments among “main interests” behind the decision.