Strengthening ties with China, particularly in the field of infrastructure, is a key priority for Georgia, according to Revaz Sokhadze, Minister of Regional Development and Infrastructure.
Sokhadze made the statement while commenting on GD Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze’s official visit to China, emphasizing the strategic importance of cooperation between the two countries.
“We are participating in one of the largest exhibitions in the world - the China International Import Expo in Shanghai. Active relations between the two states are important to us, including in terms of infrastructure,” Sokhadze said. “Chinese companies are already actively involved in infrastructure projects in Georgia, and we hope this cooperation will deepen further. This visit serves precisely that purpose to strengthen relations between the two countries.”
A significant portion of Georgia’s major infrastructure projects are currently being implemented by Chinese construction firms, many of which are state-owned enterprises. These companies have won large international tenders by offering the lowest bids on projects funded by organizations such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB), European Investment Bank (EIB), and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
The total value of signed contracts with Chinese firms amounts to billions of GEL, covering projects across transport, energy, and regional infrastructure development. While the companies have not yet published their financial results for 2024, audited statements for 2023 confirm their substantial role in Georgia’s infrastructure sector.
