Georgia made waves at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai on the Chinese mainland, debuting as Guest Country of Honor 🎉. We sat down with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze to dig into how this small but dynamic nation plans to seize the opportunities from China's high-level opening-up.
Kobakhidze pointed out that Georgian entrepreneurs are eyeing fresh export lanes for wine, hazelnuts, and high-tech offerings. 'Think Georgian vineyards powered by e-commerce giants' – it's about connecting Tbilisi's flavors with Asia's digital marketplaces 🍷🤝💻. For tech-savvy young pros across South and Southeast Asia, this translates to more collaboration, cross-border gigs, and shared learning experiences.
On China's modernization path, Kobakhidze lauded efforts to transform cities into smart hubs, boost green energy, and drive innovation. He also voiced strong support for President Xi Jinping's Global Governance Initiative, calling it a blueprint for peace, shared growth, and tackling global challenges together 🌍✌️.
When it comes to the Belt and Road Initiative, Georgia sees it as a fast track linking its Caucasus hub to Asia's booming markets. 'BRI is our bridge to new tech partnerships and cultural exchanges,' Kobakhidze explained. Expect more student programs, start-up incubators, and joint research projects coming soon 🚀.
With this CIIE moment, Georgia is gearing up to level up its China ties – and that's epic news for all of us watching cross-border innovation and trade transform today's global playground 🌐✨.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
