In recent weeks, Georgian officials have made significant strides in strengthening diplomatic and economic ties with China through a series of high-level visits and meetings. These engagements, spanning from the picturesque province of Guizhou to the bustling capital of Beijing, have touched on various sectors including trade, technology, energy, and tourism. This article delves into the details of these interactions and their potential impact on Georgia-China relations.

近来几周，格鲁吉亚政府通过一系列高层对话和会议，在推动格鲁吉亚与中国的外交关系、经济交往方面取得了重要进展。从风景如画的贵州到中国首都北京，一系列高峰对话涉及贸易、技术、能源和旅游等多个领域。今天，我们将深入探讨其中的细节，并思考对中格关系的影响。

Expanding regional parternerships with China’s Guizhou Province. On September 9, 2024, the Georgian Ambassador to China, Paata Kalandadze, participated in the opening ceremony of the 13th China (Guizhou) International Alcoholic Beverages Expo in Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou Province. This event provided a platform for Georgia to showcase its renowned wine industry and explore new business opportunities.

首先，尤为值得一提的是格鲁吉亚与中国进一步拓展了地区间的区域合作。9月24日，格鲁吉亚驻华大使卡岚达泽出席在贵州省会城市贵阳举办的第十三届中国（贵州）国际酒类博览会开幕式并致辞。他此行目的旨在为格鲁吉亚葡萄酒探寻新的商业机遇。

格鲁吉亚驻华大使卡岚达泽在酒博会上致辞 （来源：天眼新闻）

During the ceremony, Ambassador Kalandadze addressed the audience, highlighting the importance of cultural and economic exchanges between Georgia and China. The event was attended by high-ranking officials from the Guizhou regional government, underlining the significance of this interaction.

开幕式上，卡岚达泽强调了格鲁吉亚与中国文化、经贸领域交流的重要性。贵州省政府的高层官员也出席了此次博览会，体现了此次出访的重要性。

Following the opening ceremony, Ambassador Kalandadze, along with Besik Gofodze, the Deputy State Representative of Imereti region, hosted guests at the Georgian wine stand. This gesture not only promoted Georgian wine but also fostered people-to-people connections between the two countries.

开幕式后，卡岚达泽与随同出行的格鲁吉亚伊梅列季州副州长戈波泽·贝西克在酒博会格鲁吉亚展区款待了前来参观的客人。此举不仅意在拓展格鲁吉亚葡萄酒知名度，还是希望能够推动两国间的人文交流。

格鲁吉亚驻华大使卡岚达泽在酒博会上致辞 （来源：天眼新闻）

On the same day, Ambassador Kalandadze met with Tao Pingsheng, the Director of the Guizhou Provincial Foreign Affairs Office. Their discussions centered on potential avenues for developing relations between Georgia and Guizhou Province. Particular emphasis was placed on deepening economic, trade, educational, and tourist ties between Guizhou and Georgia's Imereti region.

当天，卡岚达泽会见了贵州省外事办主任陶平生。双方围绕深化双边合作交换了意见，特别强调了要加强贵州与伊梅列季州在经济、贸易、教育以及旅游等方面的合作。

A landmark moment came during the "International Friendship Cities Cooperation Conference 2024," held for the first time in Guiyang. At this event, a formal agreement was signed to establish friendly relations between Georgia's Imereti region and China's Guizhou Province. This partnership is expected to open new avenues for cooperation and cultural exchange between the two regions.

在同期举办的2024贵州省国际友好城市交流合作会上，我们还见证了历史。活动期间，格鲁吉亚伊梅列季州与中国贵州省正式签署了建立友好省州关系协议书，标志着两个地开启了经贸合作与人文交流的新篇章。

图为陶平生主任（右一）会见格鲁吉亚驻华大使卡岚达泽（左二）（来源：贵州外事办官方微信公众号）

Afterwords

写在后面的话

In 2011, the first China (Guizhou) International Alcoholic Beverage Expo was held in Guiyang City, Guizhou Province, SW China, which was jointly organized by the Ministry of Commerce of China and the Government of Guizhou Province. Over the past decade, this expo has become an international event in terms of the liquor industry, which showcasing Guizhou’s influence on the alcoholic beverage in the world.

2011年，首届中国（贵州）国际酒类博览会在中国西南地区的贵州省贵阳市举办，博览会由中国商务部和贵州省人民政府共同主办。十多年来，酒博会已经成为具有贵州风格、中国特色、世界水平的国家级、国际性酒业盛会。

From September 9th to 12th, 2024, the 13th China (Guizhou) International Alcoholic Beverages Expo, held in Guiyang City, Guizhou Province, achieved a trade volume of 11.41 billion RMB roughly, with a total of 132,284 visitors attending.

2024年9月9日至12日期间，第十三届中国（贵州）国际酒类博览会在贵州贵阳举行。本届博览会期间，据不完全统计，为期4天的酒博会，达成贸易额114.1亿元人民币，累计132284人次观展。

陶平生主任（右一）会见格鲁吉亚驻华大使卡岚达泽（左二）（来源：贵州外事办官方微信公众号）

Meanwhile, during the expo, the International Friendship Cities Cooperation Conference 2024 of Guizhou was held, delegated from 31 sister cities and regions from 15 countries attended the conference.

今年酒博会期间，贵州还举办了2024贵州省国际友好城市交流合作会。来自全球15个国家32个国际友城、友好地区的嘉宾出席了会议。

At the conference, Guizhou Province signed the "Agreement on Deepening Friendly Provincial Relations" with Vitebsk Region of Belarus and Arkhangai Province of Mongolia, and signed the "Agreement on Establishing Friendly Provincial Relations" with Imereti Region of Georgia. Guiyang, Tongren, and Bijie cities respectively signed friendship city agreements or letters of intent with relevant regions in Laos, Belarus, and Sri Lanka.

会上，贵州省与白俄罗斯维捷布斯克州、蒙古前杭爱省分别签署了《深化友好省（州）关系协议书》，与格鲁吉亚伊梅列季州签署了《建立友好省州关系协议书》。贵阳市、铜仁市、毕节市分别与老挝、白俄罗斯、斯里兰卡有关地区签署友城协议或意向书。

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Shalva Chikhladze

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