Xi Jinping Meets with Georgian Prime Minister Garibashvili Xi
Xinhua News Agency, Chengdu, July 28. On the morning of July 28, President Xi Jinping met in Chengdu with Georgian Prime Minister Garibashvili who came to China to attend the opening ceremony of the 31st Summer Universiade and visited China.
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Georgia 31 years ago, political mutual trust between the two sides has been continuously consolidated, and significant achievements have been made in cooperation in various fields. China is comprehensively promoting the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese path to modernization. During your visit to China, both sides will issue a joint statement announcing the establishment of a strategic partnership between China and Georgia. Both sides should take this as a new starting point, adhere to planning the bilateral relationship from a strategic and long-term perspective, promote the healthy and stable development of the China Georgia strategic partnership, and provide assistance for the development and revitalization of each country.
Both sides should carry forward traditional friendship, strengthen exchanges and cooperation in various fields, and promote mutual understanding among the people. China is willing to work with Georgia to play the role of mechanisms such as the Intergovernmental Economic and Trade Cooperation Committee and the Joint Free Trade Agreement Committee of the two countries to promote high-quality cooperation on the "the Belt and Road". China welcomes Georgia's expansion of high-quality product exports to China and encourages Chinese enterprises to invest and develop in Georgia.
In the face of unprecedented changes in the world, I have proposed the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, and Global Civilization Initiative, with the aim of maintaining the international system centered on the United Nations, the international order based on international law, and promoting the resolution of peace and development issues faced by humanity. China is willing to work together with the Georgian side and the international community to jointly address global challenges and build a community with a shared future for mankind.
Garibashvili said that I am delighted to attend the opening ceremony of the Chengdu Universiade and visit China. This is a historic visit. Thank you to the Chinese side for providing valuable support to Georgia for a long time, respecting Georgia's sovereignty and independence, and firmly adhering to the One China policy.The upgrading of the Georgian China relationship to a strategic partnership will bring more opportunities to the Georgian side and is of great significance. The Georgian side hopes to expand and deepen cooperation in various fields such as economy and trade with China, and bring more benefits to the people of both countries.
Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Wang Yi, Chen Yiqin, and others attended the meeting.