Exclusive interview with Georgia's PM Irakli Kobakhidze

Editor's Note: At the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, Georgia made its debut as a Guest Country of Honor, marking a new chapter in China–Georgia cooperation.

How will this small but dynamic nation seize the opportunities arising from China's high-level opening-up? And what does Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze think about China's path toward modernization and its growing role in global peace and governance? In this episode of Leaders Talk, CMG's Zou Yun sits down with Prime Minister Kobakhidze for an in-depth conversation during his visit to the CIIE. Together, they explore Georgia's long-standing ties with China, the expanding strategic partnership between the two countries, and their shared vision for cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative. Kobakhidze also shares his appreciation for Chinese President Xi Jinping's Global Governance Initiative, and his view that China has become not only a model of modernization but also a champion of peace, earning growing respect and recognition from the international community.