Georgian Prime Minister commences official visit to Turkmenistan

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Thursday commenced his official visit to Turkmenistan.

A welcoming ceremony was held at the Ashgabat International Airport, the Government Administration said.

Kobakhidze was greeted by Nokerghuli Atagulyev, the Deputy Chair of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan.

As part of the visit, Kobakhidze will meet with the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on Friday.

Under the leadership of the Georgian First Vice Prime Minister and the Deputy Chair of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, expanded-format negotiations will take place between the members of the governments of Georgia and Turkmenistan.

Following the negotiations, agreements on cooperation in various sectors will be signed between the relevant ministries.