Georgian Defence Minister, Chinese Ambassador discuss strategic partnership
Chikovani extended his gratitude to the Ambassador for supporting Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Photo: Ministry of Defence
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Irakli Chikovani, the Minister of Defence of Georgia, on Monday met Zhou Qian, the Chinese Ambassador to the country, to discuss strategic partnership.
The meeting also covered the Chinese Government’s announcement last month of introduction of visa-free travel for Georgian citizens, as well as the importance of deepening the cooperation, the Ministry said.
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Strategic partnership between the two countries & China's decision to introduce visa free regime with Georgia were discussed pic.twitter.com/s7sEILLhHk— MOD Georgia (@ModGovGe) March 4, 2024
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Chikovani extended his gratitude to the Ambassador for supporting Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.</p></body>
Georgian Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili on Sunday stressed the importance of visa-free travel with China, and further noted the Government's “priority” was to have “as many partner countries as possible”.
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.
Mikheil Sarjveladze, the Chair of the Georgian Parliament's Committee on Human Rights, on Tuesday said China was a “country of huge opportunities”, with visa-free travel for Georgian citizens leading to “new prospects” for them.
Georgian Economy Minister Levan Davitashvili on Monday said the Chinese Government’s introduction of visa-free travel for Georgian nationals would bring economic benefits and promote relations between the countries in the coming years.
The Chinese Government’s introduction of visa-free travel for Georgian citizens “emphasises its attitude toward Georgia” and the strategic partnership between the countries, Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili said on Monday.
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.
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.
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.