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Vietnam and Georgia seek to deepen bilateral cooperation
Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan conducted an official visit to Georgia, meeting with President Mikheil Kavelashvili, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, and Parliament Chairman Shalva Papuashvili to strengthen bilateral ties.
Discussions focused on expanding cooperation in politics, diplomacy, trade, investment, and tourism. Georgian leaders highlighted the country's potential as a regional transport hub and invited Vietnamese investment in energy and logistics. A proposal was made to establish a joint research center for science, technology, and innovation.
Economic indicators show significant growth, with bilateral trade increasing sixfold over the last five years. Tourism is also rising, with a 41% increase in Vietnamese visitors to Georgia during the first half of 2026. Both nations expressed interest in establishing direct air links and enhancing educational exchanges.
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Georgia · Irakli Kobakhidze · Mikheil Kavelashvili · Vietnam · Võ Thị Ánh Xuân
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Bilateral trade between Vietnam and Georgia has increased sixfold over the last five years. en.vietnamplus.vn
- [● 3 SOURCES] Georgia expressed hope for the establishment of direct air links between Georgia and Vietnam. en.vietnamplus.vn
- [● 3 SOURCES] The number of Vietnamese tourists visiting Georgia increased by 41% during the first half of 2026. en.vietnamplus.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Georgia's GDP is projected to grow by more than 9% in 2025.