The Georgian Cultural Center opened in Chongqing, China
2 June
A Georgian Cultural Center has been opened in Chongqing, one of China’s largest metropolitan areas. The main goal of the project is to deepen cultural and educational ties between the two countries.
According to Georgia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the establishment of the new center marks another step toward expanding bilateral cultural cooperation. It aims to promote the Georgian language, culture, history, and contemporary creative sectors among Chinese audiences.
A variety of educational and cultural events will be organized at the center, which is expected to strengthen people-to-people contacts and deepen bilateral cultural dialogue.
The initiative is being implemented with the support of Georgia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and local Chinese partners. It is viewed as part of broader cultural-diplomatic cooperation between Georgia and China.
Both sides assess that the center’s operation in Chongqing will provide new momentum to friendly relations and contribute to closer ties between the peoples.
Georgia and China agree to strengthen the “Middle Corridor” and expand transport links
4 June
On 4 June, the Georgian Ambassador to China held a working meeting with the leadership of the International Relations Department of China’s Ministry of Transport. The sides discussed prospects for deepening bilateral transport and logistics cooperation, ongoing projects, and future initiatives.
A key topic was the expansion of transport connectivity within the framework of the Georgia-China strategic partnership. Particular emphasis was placed on strengthening the role of the “Middle Corridor”, considered one of the most important alternative transit routes between Asia and Europe.
The sides reviewed existing cooperation in aviation, rail, and maritime transport. It was noted that efficient logistics links and infrastructure development directly contribute to the growth of bilateral trade and economic ties.
According to the ministry, Georgia is ready to expand practical cooperation with China, including in investment and technical areas. The Chinese side highlighted Georgia’s growing importance as a regional transit hub and expressed readiness to further enhance cooperation.
Official visit of Education Minister Givi Mikhanadze to Beijing
5 June
From 1-5 June, Georgia’s Minister of Education, Science and Youth, Givi Mikhanadze, together with a delegation, paid an official visit to China.
During the visit, a memorandum of understanding was signed with the Beijing Language, Education, and Cooperation Center. The document was signed by Minister Mikhanadze and the Center’s director, Yu Yunfeng. The agreement provides for support for the professional development of Chinese language teachers in Georgia, the creation of additional financial mechanisms, and the implementation of joint cultural and educational projects.
The delegation also visited Beijing Polytechnic University, where meetings were held with the university’s leadership. The sides discussed opportunities for sharing experience in technology and logistics and emphasized the importance of applying Chinese educational practices in developing Georgia’s higher education system.
Particular attention was given to Beijing Foreign Studies University, where the minister met with the university’s leadership and students of Georgian studies programs. Mikhanadze highlighted the role of the Georgian Studies Center in promoting the Georgian language and culture in China.
Another part of the visit included a meeting at the China International Youth Exchange Center, where the sides discussed strengthening youth cooperation and implementing joint programs. It was agreed to plan summer camps and exchange programs for students, for which a special working group will be established.
Both sides assessed the visit as further strengthening the dynamics of educational and youth cooperation between Georgia and China.
Aleksandre Khvtisiashvili meets the Chinese Ambassador
5 June
On 5 June, a meeting was held at Georgia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs between Deputy Foreign Minister Aleksandre Khvtisiashvili and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to Georgia, Zhou Qian.
The sides discussed the positive dynamics in Georgia-China relations and assessed additional opportunities for deepening cooperation across various fields.
Diplomats particularly emphasized the importance of mutual high-level visits, which, according to both sides, contribute to the development of bilateral relations.
The meeting also addressed regional and global developments and related challenges, with both sides underlining the necessity of continued dialogue and cooperation.
The Tourism Bureau office opened in Beijing
4 June
Azerbaijan presented its tourism potential and investment opportunities during an international tourism dialogue in China, according to local media reports on 4 June.
The “China-Azerbaijan Tourism Dialogue” was organized jointly by China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the International Exchange and Cooperation Bureau, and the World Tourism Alliance (WTA). The event brought together representatives of state institutions and the private sector from both countries, as well as international tourism organizations and industry experts.
The Azerbaijan Tourism Agency stated that Baku is actively working to strengthen the country’s tourism appeal in the Chinese market. As part of this strategy, the Azerbaijan Tourism Bureau office was officially opened in Beijing on 29 May, seen as an important step in deepening tourism ties with China.
The dynamics of bilateral cooperation are also reflected in visitor growth. Official data show that in January-April 2026, 14,303 Chinese tourists visited Azerbaijan, a 9.5% increase compared to the same period last year.
Experts say such initiatives further strengthen Azerbaijan’s positioning in the Chinese market and create potential for increased tourist flows.
Nikol Pashinyan: Yerevan and Beijing will deepen strategic partnership after elections
7 June
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that the results of the ongoing parliamentary elections in the country will not negatively affect Armenia-China bilateral relations.
Speaking to journalists on 7 June after voting at a polling station in Yerevan, Pashinyan said that the strategic partnership agreement signed last year with Chinese President Xi Jinping already serves as a factual basis for bilateral relations. He noted that this partnership will continue regardless of election results, as it serves the interests of both countries.
The Prime Minister also highlighted Armenia’s “Crossroads of Peace” initiative, which he said creates additional opportunities for expanding cooperation between Armenia and China by strengthening economic and infrastructure links at the regional level.
According to Armenian media, maintaining stability in foreign policy and continuing cooperation with international partners remain key political priorities of the ruling party during the elections.
Chinese delegation attends International Glacier Preservation Conference in Tajikistan
1 June
A Chinese delegation visited Tajikistan on a working trip from 30 May to 1 June. During the visit, the Chinese side participated in an international conference dedicated to glacier preservation and held high-level bilateral meetings with Tajik authorities.
The delegation was led by Shen Yueyue, Vice Chairperson of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and Chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation Commission.
During the visit, Shen Yueyue met with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and Speaker of the lower house of parliament Fayzali Idizoda. In the meeting with the President, she conveyed greetings from Chinese President Xi Jinping and stated that Beijing is ready to deepen cooperation and contribute to building a “China-Tajikistan community with a shared future”.
At the glacier preservation conference, the Chinese side emphasized the need for international cooperation to address climate change. Shen stated that China is ready to work with other countries to fulfill “common but differentiated responsibilities” and contribute to building a “clean and beautiful world”.
President Rahmon reaffirmed Tajikistan’s active participation in the Belt and Road Initiative, its support for China’s global projects, and its readiness to further develop cooperation with China in both bilateral and multilateral formats, including environmental issues.
