Georgian Deputy Agriculture Minister Iuri Nozadze, who attended the opening ceremony of the exhibition, highlighted the importance of the fair in establishing business ties between the two countries, noting Georgia was the first country in the region to sign a free trade deal with China.

,,The deal provides even more incentives to entrepreneurs, importers and exporters. At the same time, it increases the attractiveness of the investment environment in Georgia”, - Iuri Nozadze stated.

The Deputy Minister also highlighted the Ministry’s support for Georgian entrepreneurs to participate in all important exhibitions of agricultural produce, wine and alcoholic beverages held in China.

Zhou Qian, China's Ambassador to Georgia, and delegates from Xinjiang attended the exhibition, with the Georgian Ministry citing officials as noting there was a very strong foundation for trade and economic relations between the two countries. 

The exhibition is sponsored by the Xinjiang Sub-Council of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade.