Chinese investors interested in large investments in Georgia

Georgia, Tbilisi, April 5 / Trend N.Kirtzkhalia /

Chinese investors are interested in large-scale investment projects in Georgia, reported Georgian Minister of Deputy Economy and Sustainable Development Archil Kekelia, currently on visit to China.

During the visit, the sides mulled issues such as the organization of direct flights to Beijing, growth of exports of Georgian wine, energy, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, transport and communications, he added.

Kekelia met with representatives of leading companies in the agricultural, energy and communication sectors and explained the business environment in Georgia.
"The Chinese government has approved a five-year economic development plan, which provides infusion of $1.5 trillion into the economy and investing several hundred billions in the overseas. The country mainly invests in Africa. We are trying to attract investment in Georgia, especially as our country created all conditions for Chinese business to feel good. Several hundred million dollars will be invested in Georgia if everything goes as we plan," Kekelia said.

A Chinese business delegation will arrive in Tbilisi next week. Direct flights between Tbilisi and Beijing are expected to be launched in May.