Georgian Vice Prime Minister and Economy Minister Mariam Kvrivishvili Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang in Beijing on 5 November, as the two countries seek to expand trade, investment and transport cooperation under their comprehensive strategic partnership. The talks focused on improving access for Georgian products to the Chinese market, developing the Middle Corridor and advancing major infrastructure projects, including the Anaklia Deep Sea Port and the modernisation of Georgia’s railway network.

According to Georgia’s Economy Ministry, bilateral trade turnover increased by 21% in 2025 and grew by a further 41% between January and September 2026. Both sides highlighted the establishment of a joint working group on trade facilitation, bringing together China’s ministries of Commerce and Transport and the National Development and Reform Commission. The group has already held its first meeting and is expected to coordinate practical measures to support Georgian exports and make it easier for local producers to enter the Chinese market.

Kvrivishvili the meeting as productive, saying the discussions covered trade, transport and logistics, Georgia’s role in the Middle Corridor, the development of Anaklia port, tourism and civil aviation. She also stressed the importance of diversifying export markets and building sustainable commercial links with Chinese businesses. As part of the visit, 37 Georgian companies are participating in the China International Import Expo in Shanghai, presenting Georgian products and seeking new business contacts.

The visit comes after Georgia and China elevated their bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership in June 2026, through an agreement announced by Presidents Mikheil Kavelashvili and Xi Jinping. The two governments have since emphasised cooperation in trade, investment, transport connectivity and people-to-people exchanges.

Separately, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng is scheduled to visit Georgia from 6 to 8 November, with meetings planned with Kavelashvili and Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze. Kobakhidze will also host an official dinner for the Chinese delegation. Beijing has said it is ready to implement agreements reached by the two countries’ leaders, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, and support the further development of bilateral relations.