Georgian Economy Minister, Azerbaijani President discuss strategic partnership
Foreign policy
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Good neighborly and strategic partnership relations between Georgia and Azerbaijan were discussed on Friday in a meeting between Mariam Kvrivishvili, the Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.
Kvrivishvili thanked the Azerbaijani side for supporting Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders.
The parties discussed the importance of cooperation between Georgia and Azerbaijan in various areas to ensure stability and development in the South Caucasus region, with particular attention given to bilateral and regional economic projects.
Special emphasis was placed on strengthening trade and economic relations between the countries. As noted during the meeting, cooperation on strategic projects between Georgia and Azerbaijan positively impacts economic indicators, including attracting additional investments in sectors such as green energy, transport and logistics, information technology, communications, and others.
Particular focus was given to strategic projects like the energy cable, which will contribute to deepening cooperation in the energy sector.
The importance of the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway project was also highlighted.
It was noted that the project, which is in its final phase, will significantly increase the transit potential of Georgia and Azerbaijan.
During the meeting, the parties agreed to continue working and taking effective steps toward implementing new strategic projects that will support the development of strategic infrastructure and enhance connectivity between the two countries.
The officials also emphasised cooperation in tourism with Azerbaijan recognised as a strategic tourism market for Georgia.
The meeting also addressed current security challenges in the world and the region, underlining the importance of peace and stability in overcoming them.
Georgia’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan Zurab Pataradze also attended the meeting.
