Irakli Kobakhidze, Prime Minister of Georgia met Vo Thi Anh Xuan, Vice President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam today.

The conversation at the meeting touched upon the relations between Georgia and Vietnam and opportunities for cooperation in various fields.

Visit of the Vice President to Georgia and its significance for further deepening bilateral relations was highlighted. It was noted that the opening of the Embassy of Georgia in Vietnam will be an important step in this process.

Readiness was expressed toward strengthening political and economic ties. The growing dynamics of trade turnover between Georgia and Vietnam in recent years and the positive indicators in tourism were underscored. Attention was paid to Georgia’s strategic location and the role of the Middle Corridor as a route connecting Europe and Asia, which creates new opportunities to strengthen ties between Georgia and Vietnam.

The Prime Minister of Georgia thanked the Vice President of Vietnam for supporting Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Members of the governments of both countries participated in the expanded meeting held at the Government Administration.