China, Georgia upgrade ties to strategic partnership

China and Georgia have upgraded their bilateral ties to a strategic partnership, according to a joint statement published on Monday by Chinese state media Xinhua, Report informs.

The decision was made during the current visit of Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili to China. According to a joint statement, Beijing and Tbilisi plan to increase both political interaction and cooperation in the field of economy, as well as culture.

According to the statement, the two countries will strengthen coordination in resolving international issues, continue to deepen bilateral interstate relations, and jointly ensure peace, stability and development in the region, as well as throughout the world.