CCI OF ABKHAZIA STRENGTHENS TIES WITH MAJOR ECONOMIC REGION OF CHINA
29.09.2025
A delegation from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Abkhazia, led by Board Chairman Astamur Gagulia and President Tamila Mertskhulava, has concluded a working visit to Guangzhou the economic capital of Southern China. The delegation also included representatives from key economic sectors: CCI Board Member and Advisor to the Board of "Amra-Bank" Mikhail Chalmez, Director of the Sukhum "Modateks" Factory Batu Ardzinba, Director of "Abkhazproduct" LLC Rauf Dzhikirba, Sales Department Head of the company Thomas Dzhikirba, as well as representatives of "Chateau-Abkhaz" LLC - Sales and Purchasing Department Head Inga Gabunia and winemaker-technologist Saida Agrba, and staff from the CCI Department of External Relations and Investments - Naala Basaria, Elina Kishmaria, and Maritsa Gogua.
The participation in the largest international food and beverage exhibition "Food2China Expo 2025", held from September 26 to 28 at the Canton Fair Complex was a key event of the program.
The "Food2China Expo 2025" brought together thousands of brands from over 40 countries. Abkhazia presented a united stand displaying product samples from leading national producers. Among the alcoholic beverages presented to visitors were drinks from the companies "Wines and Beverages of Abkhazia", "Chateau Abkhaz", "Argun iashta", "Abkhazvino", and "Duripsh Winery". The famous Abkhaz "Amtsa" adjika from "Abkhazproduct" LLC was also presented, along with non-alcoholic products - mineral water, products from the "Sukhumsky" brewery, and others.
"The trade turnover between the Republic of Abkhazia and the People's Republic of China is increasing every year, and our task is to create all necessary conditions for further growth of export-import operations. We consider attracting Chinese investments into various sectors of the Abkhaz economy as a particularly important direction and are ready to offer comprehensive conditions for mutually beneficial cooperation," emphasized Tamila Mertskhulava.
She noted the Chamber's substantial experience in successful cooperation with foreign partners.
"We are actively developing relations with entrepreneurs from other countries and regularly participate in international forums and exhibitions. This visit to Guangzhou is a logical continuation of our systematic work to integrate Abkhaz business into the global economy," stated Tamila Mertskhulava.
She emphasized that the CCI places special importance on participation in major international events like the "Food2China Expo", which allow not only presenting Abkhazia's export potential but also studying global best practices and establishing direct contacts with potential partners.
"This is extremely important for the development of our countries' economies and for elevating bilateral cooperation to a qualitatively new level," summarized Tamila Mertskhulava.
In her opinion, participation in the exhibition will promote Abkhaz products in Chinese markets.
"I am confident that this opens up prospects for entrepreneurs of our countries. The visit of the Abkhaz CCI delegation to Guangzhou can be considered a successful and strategically important step that opens a direct gateway for Abkhaz business to one of the world's most dynamic markets and creates practical mechanisms for enhancing the republic's export potential," believed Tamila Mertskhulava.
A delegation from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Abkhazia, led by Board Chairman Astamur Gagulia and President Tamila Mertskhulava, has concluded a working visit to Guangzhou the economic capital of Southern China. The delegation also included representatives from key economic sectors: CCI Board Member and Advisor to the Board of "Amra-Bank" Mikhail Chalmez, Director of the Sukhum "Modateks" Factory Batu Ardzinba, Director of "Abkhazproduct" LLC Rauf Dzhikirba, Sales Department Head of the company Thomas Dzhikirba, as well as representatives of "Chateau-Abkhaz" LLC - Sales and Purchasing Department Head Inga Gabunia and winemaker-technologist Saida Agrba, and staff from the CCI Department of External Relations and Investments - Naala Basaria, Elina Kishmaria, and Maritsa Gogua.
The participation in the largest international food and beverage exhibition "Food2China Expo 2025", held from September 26 to 28 at the Canton Fair Complex was a key event of the program.
The "Food2China Expo 2025" brought together thousands of brands from over 40 countries. Abkhazia presented a united stand displaying product samples from leading national producers. Among the alcoholic beverages presented to visitors were drinks from the companies "Wines and Beverages of Abkhazia", "Chateau Abkhaz", "Argun iashta", "Abkhazvino", and "Duripsh Winery". The famous Abkhaz "Amtsa" adjika from "Abkhazproduct" LLC was also presented, along with non-alcoholic products - mineral water, products from the "Sukhumsky" brewery, and others.
"The trade turnover between the Republic of Abkhazia and the People's Republic of China is increasing every year, and our task is to create all necessary conditions for further growth of export-import operations. We consider attracting Chinese investments into various sectors of the Abkhaz economy as a particularly important direction and are ready to offer comprehensive conditions for mutually beneficial cooperation," emphasized Tamila Mertskhulava.
She noted the Chamber's substantial experience in successful cooperation with foreign partners.
"We are actively developing relations with entrepreneurs from other countries and regularly participate in international forums and exhibitions. This visit to Guangzhou is a logical continuation of our systematic work to integrate Abkhaz business into the global economy," stated Tamila Mertskhulava.
She emphasized that the CCI places special importance on participation in major international events like the "Food2China Expo", which allow not only presenting Abkhazia's export potential but also studying global best practices and establishing direct contacts with potential partners.
"This is extremely important for the development of our countries' economies and for elevating bilateral cooperation to a qualitatively new level," summarized Tamila Mertskhulava.
In her opinion, participation in the exhibition will promote Abkhaz products in Chinese markets.
"I am confident that this opens up prospects for entrepreneurs of our countries. The visit of the Abkhaz CCI delegation to Guangzhou can be considered a successful and strategically important step that opens a direct gateway for Abkhaz business to one of the world's most dynamic markets and creates practical mechanisms for enhancing the republic's export potential," believed Tamila Mertskhulava.
