From May 11 to 16, at the invitation of the Armenian-Chinese Friendship Association and the Georgia-China Friendship Association, Yang Wanming, President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), led a delegation to Armenia and Georgia. During his visit, President Yang held meetings with Mnatsakan Safaryan, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Armenia, and Avakyan, Chairman of the Armenian-Chinese Friendship Association, and attended the celebration marking the 37th anniversary of the founding of the Armenian-Chinese Friendship Association. In Georgia, President Yang met with Levan Davitashvili, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development; Irakli Mezurnishvili, First Deputy Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Economic Policy and Honorary Chairman of the Georgia-China Subnational Cooperation Association; Sulkhan Tamazashvili, Chairman of Ajaria; Elisso Bolkvadze, Minister of Culture of Ajaria; Levan Zalkaliani, Governor of the Imereti Region; and Ivane Chkhartishvili, Chairman of the Georgia-China Friendship Association. President Yang signed a memorandum of understanding with the Georgia-China Subnational Cooperation Association on behalf of the CPAFFC.

During his visit to Armenia, President Yang noted that both China and Armenia are ancient civilizations with rich cultural heritages, and that the traditional friendship between the two countries runs deep. In recent years, under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, political mutual trust has grown stronger, pragmatic cooperation across various sectors has made steady progress, and cultural exchanges have become increasingly vibrant. The CPAFFC stands ready to work closely with all sectors in Armenia to further promote friendship between the two peoples, enhance cooperation in fields such as education, culture, tourism, subnational exchanges, and youth engagement, to inject fresh momentum into the growth of bilateral ties.

(Meet with Mnatsakan Safaryan, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Armenia, and attend the 37th anniversary celebration of the Armenian-Chinese Friendship Association with Avakyan, Chairman of the Armenian-Chinese Friendship Association)

The Armenian side expressed its deep appreciation for the longstanding friendship with China, emphasizing that strengthening relations with China remains a key priority in Armenia's foreign policy. As one of the earliest countries to respond to and participate in the Belt and Road Initiative, Armenia is committed to expanding practical cooperation and elevating bilateral relations to new levels. Representatives from various sectors in Armenia looks forward to partnering with the CPAFFC to create more platforms for exchange and collaboration, fostering deeper mutual understanding and people-to-people bonds, and bringing renewed vitality to the time-honored friendship between the two countries.

(Meet with Levan Davitashvili, First Deputy Premier and Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia)

During his visit to Georgia, President Yang emphasized that China and Georgia are long-standing partners in friendly cooperation, and that over the past 33 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties, bilateral relations have developed in a sound and stable way. In 2023, President Xi Jinping and then Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili jointly announced the elevation of China-Georgia relations to a strategic partnership.

Under the strategic leadership of the two leaders, political mutual trust has reached new heights, and cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative has yielded tangible outcomes. Enhancing exchanges between local governments and people-to-people organizations is a vital part of the strategic partnership. The agreements on visa exemption, direct flights, free trade, and the joint development of the China-Europe Railway Express via the Caspian International Transport Corridor have all provided a solid foundation for deeper people-to-people exchanges and subnational cooperation between the two countries. The CPAFFC is committed to working hand in hand with Georgian partners, including the Georgia-China Friendship Association and the Georgia-China Subnational Cooperation Association, to actively implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state. The CPAFFC will work to advance practical cooperation at the local level and tap into the full potential of collaboration in areas such as education, culture, science and technology, sports, and youth engagement, contributing to the continued growth of China-Georgia relations and bringing greater benefits to the two peoples.

(Meet with Sulkhan Tamazashvili, Chairman of Ajaria; Levan Zalkaliani, Governor of Imereti Region; and Ivane Chkhartishvili, Chairman of the Georgia-China Friendship Association)

The Georgian side expressed its deep appreciation for the traditional friendship with China and reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cooperation China. The elevation of China-Georgia relations to a strategic partnership has delivered concrete benefits to the two peoples. The Georgian side also commended the important role played by the CPAFFC in advancing practical cooperation. It stands ready to work jointly to further deepen and solidify subnational collaboration between the two countries.

Chinese Ambassador to Armenia Li Xinwei and Chinese Ambassador to Georgia Zhou Qian participated in relevant events during the visit.