Vietnamese Vice President Võ Thị Ánh Xuân and Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze met in Tbilisi on October 12 to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, and various other fields. The meeting underscored both countries’ commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic ties, as bilateral trade has surged sixfold over the past five years. The leaders also noted a significant increase in Vietnamese tourism to Georgia, with a 41% rise in the first half of 2026.
Kobakhidze expressed Georgia’s dedication to reinforcing its relationship with Vietnam, citing complementary economic strengths. Xuân highlighted the potential for collaboration in agriculture, food processing, infrastructure, innovation, tourism, and education. She advocated for improved market access for Vietnamese products and urged stronger business partnerships between the two nations.
The discussions also touched on expanding transport links, including the possibility of establishing direct flights to facilitate travel and trade. Both leaders agreed on the importance of enhancing cultural and people-to-people exchanges to foster mutual understanding and cooperation.
In addition to economic collaboration, Xuân and Kobakhidze agreed to bolster defense and security cooperation and to work together at international organizations like the United Nations. They also explored the potential for stronger ties between Vietnam, Georgia, and ASEAN member states.
During the visit, several memorandums of cooperation were signed between the two countries’ foreign ministries and agricultural and environmental authorities. They also addressed pending agreements on investment protection, double taxation avoidance, and visa exemptions for diplomatic and official passport holders.
Both sides expressed optimism about the future of their bilateral relations and agreed to plan activities to celebrate the 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2027, marking a continued commitment to deepening their partnership.