Vietnamese Vice President Võ Thị Ánh Xuân and Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze engaged in talks on October 12 in Tbilisi to bolster bilateral relations and identify new avenues for cooperation. The discussions focused on enhancing trade, investment, tourism, education, and infrastructure between Vietnam and Georgia.
Prime Minister Kobakhidze reaffirmed Georgia’s commitment to strengthening ties with Vietnam, citing the notable growth in economic relations and complementary strengths shared by the two nations. Over the past five years, bilateral trade has surged sixfold, and the number of Vietnamese visitors to Georgia increased by 41% in the first half of 2026. Both parties expressed a desire to improve transport connections, including the exploration of direct flights.
Vice President Xuân emphasized the importance of stronger diplomatic exchanges and better market access for Vietnamese products. She identified potential collaboration opportunities in sectors such as agriculture, food processing, infrastructure, innovation, tourism, and education. Xuân also advocated for enhanced cultural and people-to-people exchanges.
The leaders agreed on the necessity of reinforcing cooperation in defense and security and coordinating efforts in international organizations like the United Nations. They also discussed expanding connections between Vietnam, Georgia, and ASEAN member states.
During Xuân’s visit, both countries celebrated the signing of cooperation memorandums between their foreign ministries and agricultural and environmental authorities. Additionally, they called for advancements on agreements concerning investment protection, double taxation avoidance, and visa exemptions for diplomatic and official passport holders.
Looking to the future, both sides expressed confidence in the continued growth of their bilateral relations and agreed to plan activities to commemorate the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2027.