The Minister noted Georgia was the only country in the region that has signed a free trade agreement both with the EU and China.

"Georgia has proved itself as a reliable partner for both the EU and China. We are actively using the opportunity provided by these two agreements and increasing the volume of trade in both directions”, - Ilia Darchiashvili said.

Darchiashvili highlighted the centuries-old history of trade and economic cooperation between Georgia and China within the historical Silk Road.

The Foreign Minister also noted trade had increased significantly between the two states since the free trade deal came into effect in 2018, with Georgian exports to the Chinese market rising in particular. He told MPs China now was one of the three largest trade partner countries of Georgia.