The Asian Development Bank has raised its economic growth forecast for Georgia in 2025 to 7 percent.

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Tbilisi, September 30 (Xinhua) — Georgia's gross domestic product (GDP) will grow by 7.0 percent in 2025, up from the 6.0 percent forecast in April, and is expected to slow to 5.0 percent in 2026, according to a press release from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) office in Georgia published on Tuesday, citing the ADB's September Asian Development Outlook report.

According to the report, GDP growth is supported by strong performance in the services, information and communications sectors, robust private consumption and a doubling of foreign direct investment.

ADB Country Director for Georgia Leslie Bierman noted that the country will leverage its strategic location and transport network to increase trade and transit volumes, and will continue reforms to ensure sustainable long-term growth.

The inflation forecast has been maintained at 4.0 percent in 2025 and 3.0 percent in 2026, driven by lower global fuel prices, the strengthening of the lari, and the country's fiscal policy.

In the first half of 2025, the national currency, the lari, appreciated by 3.5 percent, and the budget deficit amounted to 3.0 percent of GDP. Georgia's public debt is 35 percent of GDP. –0–

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Belarus sees the CIS and the EAEU as serious participants in the creation of a just multipolar world order, the President of Belarus said.

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Minsk, September 30 (Xinhua) — Belarus sees the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) as serious players in creating a just, multipolar world order. This was stated by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Tuesday at a meeting with the heads of government delegations participating in the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council and the CIS Council of Heads of Government. The corresponding information was published by the press service of the Belarusian leader.

The Belarusian leader noted that the global majority strives for cooperation based on the principles of equality and mutual respect, without dictates and threats, illegal restrictions and coercion. This was confirmed by the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in China.

"Belarus sees the CIS and the EAEU as serious participants in the process of creating a just, multipolar world order. Essentially, the EAEU and the CIS have created a multi-level mechanism for regional cooperation aimed at aligning integration processes," noted Alexander Lukashenko.

In his opinion, the CIS should establish itself as an authoritative and influential organization, effectively promoting the strengthening of equal relations in the political and humanitarian spheres. The EAEU, in turn, should become a model for building strong economic ties based on the principles of openness and mutual benefit.

A. Lukashenko assured that Belarus will continue to actively promote the strengthening of partnerships between countries and the development of integration in all forms. –0–

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China calls for a peaceful resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue through political and diplomatic means – Chinese Foreign Ministry

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Beijing, September 30 (Xinhua) — China consistently believes that a peaceful resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue through political and diplomatic means is the only viable option, and opposes the use of force, sanctions, and pressure, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday.

Guo Jiakun made the statement while commenting on the UN Security Council's failure to adopt a draft resolution proposed by China and Russia on the technical extension of Resolution 2231.

According to him, the proposed resolution aims to provide more time and space for diplomatic negotiations on the Iranian nuclear issue and create favorable conditions for a final political settlement. The Chinese diplomat emphasized that pushing through a sanctions restoration mechanism is not constructive and leads to a setback in the political and diplomatic process.

Guo Jiakun noted that the root cause of the current crisis was the US's unilateral withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. The official spokesperson stated that China calls on the United States and European countries to demonstrate political sincerity, increase diplomatic efforts, return the Iranian nuclear issue to the path of political and diplomatic resolution, and prevent further escalation.

“China will continue to maintain an objective and fair position and play a constructive role in promoting a solution that takes into account the legitimate interests of all parties,” Guo Jiakun concluded. –0–

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Tbilisi celebrated the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression.

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Tbilisi, September 30 (Xinhua) — The Chinese Embassy in Georgia on Monday held a gala reception in Tbilisi to mark the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

The reception was attended by representatives of the executive and legislative branches of Georgia, the diplomatic corps, the Chinese diaspora, and Chinese companies doing business in Georgia.

Speaking at the event, Chinese Ambassador to Georgia Zhou Qian emphasized that in the 76 years since the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Chinese people, under the strong leadership of the Communist Party of China, have achieved historic success in the country's socio-economic development.

Zhou Qian noted that China and Georgia are reliable friends and partners, bound by mutual trust and support.

“Following the establishment of strategic partnership relations, political mutual trust between the two countries continues to strengthen, and trade and economic cooperation is demonstrating steady positive dynamics,” he said.

In his speech, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze expressed sincere congratulations to the Chinese people and praised the level of Georgian-Chinese relations. He praised China's achievements in peace and development and noted the importance of the strategic partnership between the two countries.

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China awarded 50 foreign experts the Friendship Award.

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BEIJING, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) — The Chinese government's 2025 Friendship Prize was presented on Tuesday to 50 foreign experts in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the country's development.

State Councilor Shen Yiqin congratulated the laureates at a ceremony held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

She noted that foreign experts, together with the Chinese people, have made significant contributions to Chinese-style modernization, as well as to friendly exchanges and cooperation between China and other countries. These achievements will forever remain in the memory of the Chinese people, Shen Yiqin emphasized.

According to the State Councilor, China is confident in its strength and has the capabilities to ensure long-term stable development, which will inject new impetus and bring new opportunities to the world.

Shen Yiqin assured that China will consistently promote a high-level policy of opening up, actively encourage innovative cooperation, deepen reform of the personnel training system, and attract more highly qualified foreign specialists to work, innovate, and engage in entrepreneurial activity in China.

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China's influence on the global economic arena is becoming increasingly noticeable, according to the Chinese Ambassador to Russia.

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Moscow, September 30 /Xinhua/ — China's influence on the global economy is becoming increasingly noticeable, according to Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui in an article published Monday in the Russian newspaper Argumenty i Fakty.

“In recent years, as China’s manufacturing sector has transformed and upgraded, especially with the growth of emerging industries such as electric vehicles, lithium batteries and photovoltaic products – the so-called New Three – China’s influence on the global economic stage has become increasingly visible,” the publication says.

As the Chinese ambassador noted, the rise of China's manufacturing sector has been made possible by an efficient and comprehensive industrial system, a dynamic and vibrant innovation ecosystem, and a fully competitive market environment. "The right to improve the industrial sector and achieve high-quality development through its capabilities, such as innovation and creativity, is the legitimate right of China and other developing countries," the diplomat stated.

Zhang Hanhui emphasized that China's intelligent manufacturing has enriched global supply chains, making once-inaccessible technologies accessible to everyone. "Thanks to this, technological equality has advanced significantly, the achievements of which benefit people around the world," the diplomat asserted.

The Chinese Ambassador to the Russian Federation also noted that China supplies the world with high-quality goods at affordable prices, ensuring the stability of global production and supply chains, reducing the cost of living for consumers around the world, and easing inflationary pressure on the economies of various countries.

Speaking about promoting joint development among countries in the Global South, Zhang Hanhui recalled that in 2021, China published a white paper, "International Development Cooperation in the New Era," which emphasizes the principles of equal partnership, mutual benefit, capacity building, and independent development. "For many years, China has fulfilled its obligations as a responsible state by participating in international development cooperation to expand the capabilities of countries in the Global South," the diplomat emphasized.

According to Zhang Hanhui, China and Russia have consistently been supporters of the multilateral order and partners in the development of countries in the Global South. "Through joint efforts, China and Russia are creating strategic communication platforms for countries in the Global South and expanding integrated development pathways. Together, the countries are raising the banner of multilateralism even higher and increasing the scope for joint development," he said.

“China stands ready to work with Russia and developing countries with emerging economies to advance the global governance system in a more equitable and rational direction, guided by the principles of openness, inclusiveness, fairness, and mutually beneficial cooperation, for the benefit of the people of China and Russia, as well as all countries around the world,” Zhang Hanhui concluded.

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A reception was held in Kyiv to mark the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

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Kyiv, September 30 /Xinhua/ — The Chinese Embassy in Ukraine held a reception in Kyiv on Monday to mark the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

More than 500 people attended, including Chinese Ambassador to Ukraine Ma Shengkun, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine Taras Kachka, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Yevhen Perebyinis, representatives of the Ukrainian parliament, government, local authorities, educational institutions, and research centers. Also attending the event were members of the diplomatic corps of other countries, representatives of international organizations and Chinese companies operating in Ukraine, Chinese expatriates, and ethnic Chinese.

Speaking at the reception, Ma Shengkun highlighted China's significant achievements and stated that China's progress will create new opportunities for global development. According to the diplomat, China intends to work with all countries to implement the Global Governance Initiative proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping, unwaveringly pursuing the path of peaceful development, upholding genuine multilateralism, promoting the democratization of international relations, and building a more rational international order.

China and Ukraine are strategic partners, Ma Shengkun stated, adding that Beijing hopes to expand mutually beneficial cooperation with Kyiv for the benefit of the peoples of both countries and open new horizons in interstate relations. The ambassador emphasized that China is ready to continue playing a constructive role, alongside the international community, in ending the Russian-Ukrainian armed conflict and achieving a fair, lasting, and binding peace agreement as soon as possible.

T. Kachka and E. Perebyinis praised China's significant development achievements, as well as the cooperation between Ukraine and China in political, trade, economic, cultural, and other spheres. They expressed gratitude to China for its support of Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity and its humanitarian assistance. They stated that Kyiv is prepared to further expand its comprehensive cooperation with Beijing and hopes that China will make a positive contribution to the speedy achievement of peace in Ukraine.

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The President of Kazakhstan launched the second line of the Dostyk-Moiynty railway.

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Almaty, September 30 (Xinhua) — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev participated via teleconference in the 7th New Silk Way International Transport and Logistics Business Forum and launched the second line of the Dostyk-Moiynty railway. This was reported on Tuesday by the Kazinform news agency.

The 836.1-kilometer highway plays a vital role in unlocking the country's transport and transit potential. According to the Kazakh Ministry of Transport, this project is a key area for developing transport and logistics infrastructure, improving transit capabilities, and strengthening connectivity with China.

K.-Z. Tokayev noted that after the second line is commissioned, the route's capacity will increase fivefold. "China is our eternal close neighbor and reliable ally. We unwaveringly support each other. Relations between our two nations are based on strong friendship and mutual trust. Our countries share a common vision for the future," the Kazakh leader emphasized.

Construction of the second line of the Dostyk-Moiynty railway began in November 2022. –0–

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Britain has imposed sanctions on more than 70 Iranian individuals and entities for links to Iran's nuclear program.

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London, September 30 (Xinhua) — The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on more than 70 Iranian individuals and entities linked to the country's nuclear program, the British government announced on Tuesday.

The sanctions include entry bans, asset freezes and removal from leadership positions.

"UK sanctions have been imposed on 71 individuals and entities," the UK government said. "These include Iranian financial institutions and energy companies, as well as Iranian individuals and entities involved in the development of the nuclear programme."

On August 28, the E3 countries, or the “EU3”—the United Kingdom, France, and Germany—issued a joint statement on the launch of the mechanism for restoring anti-Iranian sanctions, as provided for in UN Security Council Resolution 2231, in the event of Iran’s failure to comply with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on the Iranian nuclear program. –0–

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The Chinese government has finalized the allocation of 300 billion yuan in budget funds to support the trade-in program for consumer goods in 2025.

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BEIJING, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) — China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) announced Tuesday that it has jointly issued the fourth and final tranche of special ultra-long government bonds in 2025 to support the consumer goods trade-in program.

The current tranche of 69 billion yuan (about 9.7 billion US dollars) has fully completed the distribution of 300 billion yuan of central government funds for the implementation of the trade-in program this year.

The bond issue is part of a broader effort to stimulate domestic demand through large-scale upgrades of industrial equipment and the exchange of old consumer goods such as household appliances and vehicles for new ones.

Between January and August, nearly 330 million consumers in China applied for trade-in subsidies, generating more than 2 trillion yuan in trade-in sales.

The State Committee for Reconstruction and Development noted that in the future, the agency will continue to strive for a balanced and orderly distribution of subsidies, strictly suppress fraudulent activities and illegal profit-making associated with subsidies, and promote the effective use of each allocated subsidy.

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