Vietnam and Georgia are ramping up efforts to enhance their trade and investment partnership, as underscored by high-level talks between Vietnamese Vice President Võ Thị Ánh Xuân and Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze in Tbilisi on October 12. The discussions aimed at bolstering bilateral relations and identifying new avenues for cooperation across various sectors, including trade, investment, tourism, education, and infrastructure.
Prime Minister Kobakhidze emphasized Georgia’s dedication to fostering stronger ties with Vietnam, citing significant economic growth and complementary strengths as a foundation. Notably, bilateral trade has seen a sixfold increase over the past five years, while Vietnamese tourist arrivals in Georgia surged by 41% in the first half of 2026. Both leaders expressed an eagerness to improve transportation links, exploring the potential for direct flights between the two nations.
Vice President Xuân advocated for enhanced diplomatic exchanges and better market access for Vietnamese goods, highlighting opportunities in agriculture, food processing, infrastructure, innovation, tourism, and education. She also encouraged closer cultural and people-to-people interactions to further solidify the relationship.
The leaders agreed to deepen cooperation in defense and security, and to collaborate within international organizations such as the United Nations. They also aimed to strengthen connections between Vietnam, Georgia, and ASEAN member states. The visit marked the signing of cooperation memorandums between the countries’ foreign ministries and agricultural and environmental authorities.
Additionally, Xuân and Kobakhidze called for progress on agreements related to investment protection, the avoidance of double taxation, and visa exemptions for diplomatic and official passport holders. Both sides expressed optimism about the future of their bilateral relations and laid the groundwork for activities celebrating the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2027.