Economy Minister meets Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce Ling Ji to bolster trade ties and Middle Corridor development
Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Mariam Kvrivishvili has held bilateral talks with Ling Ji, Vice Minister of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China.
According to the Georgian Ministry of Economy, the meeting focused on bilateral trade and economic relations, with particular emphasis on the comprehensive strategic partnership that has elevated Georgia–China cooperation to a new phase.
During the discussions, the two sides agreed to establish a joint working group to promote bilateral trade. The working group will identify priority sectors to guide upcoming trade missions, designed to raise the profile of Georgian export products in the Chinese market and facilitate the participation of Georgian manufacturers in major trade exhibitions. The working group will also coordinate inbound Chinese trade delegations, arranging factory visits across Georgia to showcase local production capabilities.
The strategic significance of the Anaklia Deep Sea Port within the framework of the Middle Corridor transit route was also a central topic of discussion.
Vice Minister Ling Ji invited Minister Kvrivishvili to visit China in the first half of next year to co-chair the upcoming session of the Georgia–China Joint Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation.
Official data presented at the meeting showed that bilateral trade grew by 44 per cent in the first seven months of 2026, driven by a 185 per cent surge in domestic Georgian exports to China. Based on these metrics, China ranks as Georgia’s third-largest overall trading partner and second-largest export market, driven by the rapid expansion of Georgian exports in recent months. The delegates also discussed expanding bilateral ties in e-commerce.
Both sides commended the Joint Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation’s efforts, highlighting its pivotal role in deepening ties across key sectors, including trade, investment, transport, agriculture, and tourism.
The bilateral meeting was attended by Deputy Ministers of Economy Genadi Arveladze and Irakli Nadareishvili, alongside Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to the People’s Republic of China Paata Kalandadze.
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Economy Minister meets Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce Ling Ji to bolster trade ties and Middle Corridor development
22.09.2026.20:18
Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Mariam Kvrivishvili has held bilateral talks with Ling Ji, Vice Minister of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China.
According to the Georgian Ministry of Economy, the meeting focused on bilateral trade and economic relations, with particular emphasis on the comprehensive strategic partnership that has elevated Georgia–China cooperation to a new phase.
During the discussions, the two sides agreed to establish a joint working group to promote bilateral trade. The working group will identify priority sectors to guide upcoming trade missions, designed to raise the profile of Georgian export products in the Chinese market and facilitate the participation of Georgian manufacturers in major trade exhibitions. The working group will also coordinate inbound Chinese trade delegations, arranging factory visits across Georgia to showcase local production capabilities.
The strategic significance of the Anaklia Deep Sea Port within the framework of the Middle Corridor transit route was also a central topic of discussion.
Vice Minister Ling Ji invited Minister Kvrivishvili to visit China in the first half of next year to co-chair the upcoming session of the Georgia–China Joint Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation.
Official data presented at the meeting showed that bilateral trade grew by 44 per cent in the first seven months of 2026, driven by a 185 per cent surge in domestic Georgian exports to China. Based on these metrics, China ranks as Georgia’s third-largest overall trading partner and second-largest export market, driven by the rapid expansion of Georgian exports in recent months. The delegates also discussed expanding bilateral ties in e-commerce.
Both sides commended the Joint Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation’s efforts, highlighting its pivotal role in deepening ties across key sectors, including trade, investment, transport, agriculture, and tourism.
The bilateral meeting was attended by Deputy Ministers of Economy Genadi Arveladze and Irakli Nadareishvili, alongside Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to the People’s Republic of China Paata Kalandadze.
