Vice Premier Han Zheng said Georgia is China’s first strategic partner in the South Caucasus and the first Eurasian country to establish a free‑trade arrangement with China. Han said Beijing will strengthen communication and coordination to implement leaders’ consensus and advance bilateral relations. President Kavelashvili said Georgia, an early Belt and Road participant, wants deeper cooperation with China on connectivity, infrastructure, trade, tourism, sports and education to increase mutual

Vice Premier Han Zheng said Georgia is China’s first strategic partner in the South Caucasus and the first Eurasian country to establish a free‑trade arrangement with China. Han said Beijing will strengthen communication and coordination to implement leaders’ consensus and advance bilateral relations. President Kavelashvili said Georgia, an early Belt and Road participant, wants deeper cooperation with China on connectivity, infrastructure, trade, tourism, sports and education to increase mutual benefits and develop the comprehensive strategic partnership.