Tbilisi concludes Georgian-Chinese business forum

The two-day Georgian-Chinese business forum organized by the Georgian
Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development, the National
Investment Agency, Trade and Industry Chamber and the Labour
Association in Tbilisi has come to an end, Trend reports.

Georgian Minister for Economy and Sustainable Development Vera Kobalia
met participants of the forum and stressed on economic ties of Georgia
and China.

Georgia opened direct air flights a month ago. Visitors started
arriving from China and other Asian states. China is the fourth main
trade partner of Georgia.

Georgian-Chinese trade turnover in January-May 2011 reached $196.376
million. China has a share of 5.9% in Georgian foreign trade.