Han Zheng, Vice President of China, arrived in Georgia on November 6 for an official visit, planning to meet with Georgian leaders before heading to Turkey for a UN climate summit. The visit comes amid efforts by Tbilisi and Beijing to strengthen bilateral relations, with Georgian officials describing Zheng as the highest-ranking Chinese official ever to visit Georgia. Georgian Dream Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili welcomed Zheng and the accompanying Chinese delegation at the Tbilisi International Airport.

Zheng met with the GD-elected President Mikheil Kavelashvili and is scheduled to meet with Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze. “It is noteworthy that this is the first time a guest of this level from China has visited Georgia, and this will provide us with the best opportunity to discuss at the highest level the dynamics of relations between Georgia and China, as well as the opportunities and potential for developing ties between the two countries, particularly in the economic sphere,” Botchorishvili said in a media remark.

She described the visit as important not only for Georgia “but for the entire region,” saying the talks will focus on strengthening bilateral relations across “various areas.” Botchorishvili also said the visit will provide an opportunity to discuss prospects for expanding economic cooperation with representatives of the business community.

Following his visit to Georgia, the Chinese VP is expected to travel to Turkey to attend the Antalya Leaders’ Summit during the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), where he will represent Chinese President Xi Jinping. Georgia and China elevated their bilateral relations to a “comprehensive strategic partnership,” in June. The upgrade followed the establishment of a strategic partnership between the two countries in 2023. Expanded-Format Meeting Kavelashvili hosted Zheng at the presidential palace on November 6.

According to the president’s administration, the meeting was held in an “expanded format” and focused on the development of the two countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership. The sides noted that Georgia and China will mark the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2027, the press release said.

Kavelashvili thanked China for “supporting Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and reaffirmed Georgia’s position on the ‘One China principle.’” The discussions also covered closer ties between Tbilisi and Shanghai, including “Zheng’s work and contribution to Shanghai’s development, the deepening of friendly ties between Tbilisi and Shanghai, and the launch of direct flights.” “The sides also discussed the importance of appointing a new Chinese ambassador to Georgia,” the press release said.

Trade and economic cooperation as well as opportunities created by the Free Trade Agreement, growing Chinese investment and prospects for expanding cooperation “across various economic sectors,” were highlighted.

08/09/2026 – China Leads as Top Investor as Georgia’s FDI Falls 23.2% in Q2 2026 The press release added that the meeting also addressed “the potential of the Middle Corridor, the development of transport and logistics infrastructure, and plans to host the Sixth Silk Road Forum in Tbilisi,” highlighting “Georgia’s strategic location and ongoing infrastructure projects.” 22/10/2025 – Fifth Tbilisi Silk Road Forum Kicks Off Other topics of discussion included tourism, culture, education and science, with particular attention to “expanding academic programs, student exchanges and scientific ties.” The sides also discussed “the activities of the joint working group on artificial intelligence and opportunities for international cooperation in this area,” with Kavelashvili presenting “Georgia’s initiative to host a global summit on promoting peace and a healthy lifestyle in Tbilisi in 2027 to the Chinese side,” and expressing “hope for China’s participation and support.” At the end of the meeting, Zheng made an entry in the presidential palace’s guest book of honor.

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