At the invitation of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Abkhazia in a three-day visit of a delegation from the Chinese People's Republic. The Chinese are going to discuss the possibility of investing in Abkhazia. Basically it is the representatives of various pharmaceutical and medical associations, including those engaged in traditional medicine. At the meeting were invited representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health, capital administration, Agricultural Research Institute, the Public Chamber, entrepreneurs.

"Our guests are quite high circles and they have an interest in our country. That said about the increased confidence in us. At the same time, we are going to cooperate on the principle - no politics, but economics, medicine and culture. Chinese - people cautious, and our task to convince our Chinese friends that we are consistent in their deeds and actions, "- said, anticipating the meeting, President of CCI of RA Gennady Gaguliya.

He recalled that Chinese medicine is known around the world, at the same time during the treatment, doctors use a minimal amount of chemical drugs, giving preference to natural materials, manual therapy and acupuncture.

"We as a travel republic, and if we have the development of medicine, including numbers and using Chinese methods of treatment, for people will come to us, not only just to relax, but also to improve their health. Radon and mineral springs with traditional Chinese medicine to attract to us the additional number of tourists ", - said Gennady Gaguliya.

Chairman of the Society of exchanges and cooperation "Russia - Eastern Europe - Central Asia" Ge Zhili stressed that at this time in Abkhazia came mostly people associated with medicine.

"We are engaged in public diplomacy and profit to you as national ambassadors. Medicine, trade, investment and friendship has no limits, so we chose this direction. Members of the delegation - serious businessmen, doctors, business owners. We came to you with serious proposals and we want to cooperate with Abkhazia ", - said Ge Zhili.

Chairman of the "Chinese People's Association's research and development of Chinese traditional medicine and pharmacy" Chen Jialu said that with a population of 1.368 billion people, China has 22 million modern doctors, 600 thousand physicians involved in traditional medicine, 400 thousand pharmacologists, 1500 factories engaged in the manufacture of traditional medicines, which are exported to 124 countries of the world. Two thousand medical centers opened in the west, in 80 countries.

"We are ready to cooperate with Abkhazia in the field of medicine. We can open a medical center or clinic together, provided that our diplomas will be recognized in the territory of Abkhazia and medicines exported by us will have the right to sell in your country. In addition, there is a question about the tax and customs benefits, "- said Chen Jialu.

According to Ren Syuyhua - the representative of one of the medical center in Beijing, they were impressed by what they saw in two days of stay in the country. In his view, the economy of Abkhazia is now in a state in which China was 30 years ago and only proceeded to reforms.

"You have all the opportunities to attract foreign capital and foreign experts. This will create jobs and improve living standards. Chinese businessmen are willing to invest not only in medicine, but also in other sectors ", - said Chen Jialu.

Honorary Consul of the Republic of Abkhazia in the Nizhny Novgorod region Vladimir Lytvynchuk reported that the Chinese delegation's visit was preceded by three years of negotiations.

"The Chamber of Commerce is building a bridge between our countries. Mr. Ge Zhili is the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Abkhazia in the People's Republic of China. Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Abkhazia and Mr. Ge Zhili, a public diplomacy together do a good deed, "- said Lytvynchuk.

He also said that Beijing will open Mission of the Republic of Abkhazia, and in Beijing - Restaurant of Abkhaz cuisine.

Then the president of CCI of RA Gennady Gaguliya and chairman of the Society of exchanges and cooperation "Russia - Eastern Europe - Central Asia" Ge Zhili signed a cooperation of agreement.

At the conclusion of the meeting the parties exchanged gifts.