Mariam Kvrivishvili discussed Anaklia Port and the Middle Corridor with a COSCO representative
7 September
On 7 September in Batumi, Georgia’s Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Mariam Kvrivishvili, met with Chen Huafeng, regional manager of the Chinese shipping company COSCO SHIPPING Lines.
The meeting focused particularly on the Anaklia deepwater port project. The two sides also discussed prospects for developing the Middle Corridor, Georgia’s transit capabilities, plans to develop transport and logistics infrastructure, and closer cooperation in maritime shipping. According to the minister, USD 7 billion in investment is planned in the country’s strategic transport and logistics infrastructure by 2032.
The meeting took place as part of the Georgia International Maritime Forum. The heads of Georgian Railway, Anaklia Sea Port and the Maritime Transport Agency also attended.
Gaga Kirkitadze discussed security and law enforcement cooperation in China
10 September
Georgia’s Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Gaga Kirkitadze, and a delegation attended the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum, which took place in the Chinese city of Lianyungang on 8-10 September.
Representatives of law enforcement agencies from various countries and international organisations discussed cooperation in the security sector. Kirkitadze also attended subforums on international cooperation in drug control and police education.
During his visit to China, Kirkitadze met with Vice Minister of Public Security Ling Zhifeng. According to Georgia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, the two sides discussed current and future areas of cooperation between Georgian and Chinese law enforcement agencies. Kirkitadze outlined the Georgian ministry’s main areas of activity, and the participants shared their professional experience and practices.
Georgia presented a national pavilion at CIFTIS for the first time
10 September
Georgia participated in the China International Fair for Trade in Services, CIFTIS 2026, in Beijing with a national pavilion for the first time. Georgia’s Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Irakli Nadareishvili, attended the fair on 10 September.
Nadareishvili hosted Beijing Vice Mayor Tang Wenhong at the Georgian pavilion and presented Georgia’s investment opportunities and business environment. The pavilion’s exhibition covered Georgia’s export opportunities, its role in the Middle Corridor, transport and logistics infrastructure, the technology sector, tourism and winemaking.
Georgia’s participation was organised by its investment agency with support from the embassy, the Georgian National Tourism Administration and the National Wine Agency. According to the ministry, 90 countries, regions and international organisations, as well as more than 1,800 companies, were represented at the fair.
A Communist Party of China delegation discussed political and economic cooperation in Baku
8 September
On 8 September in Baku, Azerbaijan’s Prime Minister Ali Asadov met with Liu Haixing, head of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.
The two sides discussed prospects for cooperation in trade, investment and renewable energy. They also discussed the Belt and Road Initiative, the Middle Corridor and the importance of opening the “Zangezur Corridor”, which, in their assessment, would strengthen regional transport links.
On the same day, the Chinese delegation met with Tahir Budagov, deputy chairman of the ruling New Azerbaijan Party and head of its central office. According to the party, the talks covered visits between the parties, exchanges of experience and future areas of cooperation. The two sides also discussed young people’s participation in public administration and party activities, and cooperation between educational institutions in these areas.
Ten Azerbaijani companies participated in the Beijing trade in services fair
13 September
Azerbaijan was represented by ten companies at the China International Fair for Trade in Services, CIFTIS 2026, held in Beijing on 9-13 September.
The pavilion presented Azerbaijan’s investment opportunities, business support mechanisms and incentives offered to investors. Particular attention was given to the Karabakh and East Zangezur economic regions, the Alat Free Economic Zone and industrial parks.
According to the agency, the aim was to promote Azerbaijani services on the international market and find new business partners. The pavilion was organised by AZPROMO and the Azerbaijan Trade House in China with support from the Ministry of Economy.
A memorandum was signed on supplying Chinese vehicles to Armenia
7 September
On 7 September in the Chinese city of Chengdu, the China-Armenia Regional Development Foundation signed a memorandum of cooperation with Guangzhou Guanghua Automotive Industry Holding. The document was signed by the foundation’s president, Sergey Avanesov, and the company’s general manager, Yang Dewen.
Under the memorandum, the two sides will work to organise exports of new and used Chinese vehicles to Armenia. Cooperation covers vehicle selection, transport, customs clearance, certification and after-sales service. The brands identified for the initial stage include BYD and AITO, developed in cooperation with Huawei. Together with banks and other financial institutions, the foundation also plans to develop credit, leasing and instalment payment arrangements for Armenian buyers.
An Armenian journalist joined an international media exchange programme in China
8 September
Diana Arushanyan, a journalist with the Armenian news agency NEWS.am, joined the second phase of the China International Press Communication Centre (CIPCC) programme. The programme’s opening ceremony took place in Beijing.
The four-month programme includes work in Beijing and various Chinese provinces, training courses, discussions and field reporting. Participants will learn about social, political and cultural developments in China. They are also scheduled to attend international events. The programme, based at Renmin University of China, includes 109 journalists from 101 countries.
The interior minister of Kyrgyzstan attended a security meeting in China
7 September
On 7 September in Beijing, Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Internal Affairs, Ulan Niyazbekov, participated in a ministerial meeting in the Central Asia-China format. Participants discussed cooperation against transnational crime, terrorism, illicit drug trafficking and cybercrime.
According to Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, Niyazbekov said that expanding economic, transport and humanitarian ties between states also requires stronger cooperation between law enforcement agencies. The minister highlighted the importance of rapid information exchange. The meeting also covered coordination within the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and professional training for law enforcement personnel.
