Georgia, Azerbaijan and Turkey reaffirm defence cooperation at ministerial meeting

Georgian Defence Minister Irakli Chikovani on Friday participated in a trilateral meeting with his Azerbaijani and Turkish counterparts, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov and Yaşar Güler, to discuss strategic partnership and defence cooperation among the three countries.

During the meeting, Chikovani thanked Georgia’s neighbours for their continued support for the country’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, while reaffirming Georgia’s strong support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan and Turkey.

He noted that successful trilateral cooperation in the defence sector, based on national interests and mutual respect, provides a solid foundation for achieving shared objectives and strengthening regional stability.

Chikovani also briefed his counterparts on the ongoing reform and development of Georgia’s defence system in response to existing security challenges.

The ministers discussed key regional and global security issues, underscoring the importance of strengthening military cooperation and coordinating efforts to promote peace and stability in the region.

Following the meeting, the three defence ministers signed a joint declaration.

Ahead of the trilateral talks, Chikovani visited the Gizilqaya Training Center in Azerbaijan, where he familiarised himself with the facility’s capabilities and attended a demonstration exercise as part of the international military exercise Power of Unity 2026.