Georgian Deputy FM emphasises strategic partnership with Turkey

Lasha Darsalia, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, on Tuesday emphasised the strategic importance of Turkey for Georgia following a meeting held within the framework of political consultations between the two countries.

In his remarks, Darsalia noted that the consultations included a meeting between Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili and Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Berris Ekinc, highlighting that the discussions took place in a positive and constructive atmosphere.

“For Georgia, Turkey is an important strategic partner, our significant neighbour. At today’s meeting, we discussed important issues between our countries, including regional security, regional cooperation, economic processes, and all matters of interest to both countries”, Darsalia said.

“The meeting was held in a positive atmosphere, and a series of plans were outlined to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in the future”, he concluded.