Georgian Deputy FM: President’s first official visit to Azerbaijan underscores strength of Georgian-Azerbaijani partnership

Lasha Darsalia, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, on Tuesday highlighted the significance of Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili’s first official visit to Azerbaijan, calling it a clear demonstration of the strategic partnership between the two countries.

In his remarks, Darsalia noted that meetings would be held with the President and other leaders of the country, during which bilateral cooperation matters would be discussed.

“Azerbaijan is an important neighbour and strategic partner for Georgia. The fact that the President’s first official visit is made to Azerbaijan underscores the partnership that exists between Georgia and Azerbaijan”, he noted.

Darsalia further added that the agenda of the visit included strengthening strategic partnerships, regional security and connectivity and advancing projects of mutual interest, especially those related to the Middle Corridor.

“We will discuss key areas that form the foundation of our strategic partnership. Around 30 years ago, when our modern republics began their paths to independence, the role that our country and the entire region now plays – serving as a bridge between the West and the East – was already relevant, and today it is even more so. The Middle Corridor is becoming increasingly important for a range of our partners. Naturally, this is one of the topics of discussion between Azerbaijan and Georgia”, he concluded.