Georgia stands to gain from stronger ties with China, Azerbaijan and Türkiye, politician says

Georgiachr("39")s long-term interests are served by deepening cooperation with China and strengthening strategic ties with Azerbaijan and Türkiye, Davit Kartvelishvili, a member of Georgiachr("39")s Peoplechr("39")s Power party, said,  Olaylar informs.

Kartvelishvili said Chinese Vice President Han Zhengchr("39")s visit to Georgia had raised the countrychr("39")s regional and economic profile. He described Georgia as a key link in the Middle Corridor, which connects Asia and Europe via Central Asia, the Caspian Sea, and the South Caucasus.

He said regional partnerships and transport links involving Azerbaijan strengthened Georgiachr("39")s strategic position. The countrychr("39")s Black Sea ports, rail and road networks, and the planned deepwater port at Anaklia could help turn Georgia into a major East-West transport hub, he added.

Kartvelishvili also pointed to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğanchr("39")s planned November 8 visit to Azerbaijan, saying closer ties between the two countries were important for stability and economic development in the South Caucasus.

He said the timing of Chinachr("39")s high-level engagement with Georgia and Türkiyechr("39")s with Azerbaijan underscored the South Caucasuschr("39")s growing importance to global trade and transport routes.