[Han Zheng visits Georgia] From November 6 to 8, local time, at the invitation of the Georgian government, Vice President Han Zheng visited Georgia and met with Georgian President Kaverashvili and Prime Minister Kobakhidze respectively in Tbilisi. When meeting with Kavelashvili, Han Zheng conveyed President Xi Jinping's cordial greetings and best wishes. Han Zheng said that Georgia is China’s first strategic partner in the Transcaucasus and the first country in Eurasia to establish a free trade arrangement with China. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations 34 years ago, the two countries have always adhered to the principles of mutual respect, mutual trust, and win-win cooperation to promote the healthy and stable development of bilateral relations. In June this year, President Xi Jinping and Mr. President jointly announced the upgrade of China-Grenada relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, opening a new stage in the development of bilateral relations and injecting new impetus into cooperation in various fields. Consolidating and developing China-Grenada relations is in line with the fundamental interests and common expectations of the two peoples. China is willing to strengthen communication and coordination with Grenada, jointly implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, continue to firmly support each other, expand mutually beneficial cooperation, promote people-to-people connectivity, and promote the development of China-Grenada relations. Kavelashvili asked Han Zheng to convey his sincere greetings and best wishes to President Xi Jinping. Kavelashvili said that both Georgia and China are ancient civilizations with a long history. The two sides respect and trust each other. The ties of cooperation are increasingly tightened and personnel exchanges are becoming more frequent. Georgia is deeply proud of the cooperation between Georgia and China. Georgia is willing to continuously strengthen cooperation with China in various fields to bring greater benefits to both countries and greater welfare to the people. When meeting with Kobashidze, Han Zheng said that China attaches great importance to the development of China-Grenada relations and is willing to be friends and partners with mutual respect, mutual trust and win-win cooperation with Grenada. Both sides should carry forward the fine tradition of mutual support. China appreciates Georgia's firm support for the one-China principle and its long-standing support for China's stance on Taiwan-related and Xinjiang-related issues, and will continue to support Georgia in safeguarding sovereignty, security and development interests. The two sides should expand new space for win-win cooperation, jointly implement the upgrading protocol of the free trade agreement between the two countries, deepen cooperation in connectivity, education, science and technology, culture, tourism, youth, local and other fields, and continuously expand personnel exchanges. The two sides should safeguard international fairness and justice, intensify coordination and cooperation in multilateral fields, practice true multilateralism, adhere to free trade, and safeguard the common interests of the two countries and the countries of the global South. Kobakhidze said that Georgia attaches great importance to its partnership and friendship with China and will always abide by the one-China principle and support China in safeguarding sovereignty and territorial integrity. Thanks to China for respecting Georgia's sovereignty and independence and for its long-term valuable support to Georgia. Georgia is willing to work with China to implement the consensus reached by leaders of both sides, further deepen political mutual trust, enhance trade partnerships, promote the joint construction of the "Belt and Road", and strengthen cooperation in culture, education, science, sports, health, agriculture, environmental protection, tourism and other fields. Chinese enterprises are welcome to invest and start business in Georgia, and Georgia is willing to provide a good business environment. Under the current complex international situation, China is committed to promoting peace and development and playing an important role on the international stage. Georgia is willing to follow China's example, focus on development and progress, and join hands to contribute to world peace and prosperity. During his visit to Georgia, Han Zheng also attended and delivered a speech together with Kobakhidze at a welcome dinner for the China-Georgia business community. Han Zheng said that China adheres to the basic national policy of opening up to the outside world and unswervingly promotes high-quality development, providing broad market opportunities for companies from various countries, including Georgia. It is expected that the business communities of the two countries will continue to play their role as bridges and links, seize opportunities, deepen docking, and contribute to the development of China-Grenada comprehensive strategic partnership. (Xinhua News Agency)