First Deputy FM Lasha Darsalia underscores Georgia’s key role in advancing South Caucasus cooperation

Lasha Darsalia, the first deputy foreign minister of Georgia, on Tuesday participated in a high-level panel discussion during the Yerevan Dialogue, where regional leaders and experts assessed the future of the South Caucasus.

The panel, titled South Caucasus at a Turning Point: Prospects for Peace and Cooperation, brought together key policymakers and analysts to examine political and economic developments across the region.

In his remarks, Darsalia emphasised that the South Caucasus is undergoing a transformation toward greater peace and cooperation. He noted that these dynamics are opening new avenues for sustainable development and economic growth, while also enhancing the region’s attractiveness as a hub for trade, investment, and connectivity.

In this context, he underscored Georgia’s important role and efforts in strengthening regional stability, deepening economic integration and enhancing cooperation.

As part of his visit, Darsalia also held bilateral talks with Zoran Dimitrovski, the deputy minister of foreign affairs and foreign trade of North Macedonia. The meeting addressed key issues on the bilateral agenda and explored cooperation in multilateral frameworks.
Discussions also covered the situation in Georgia’s occupied territories, as well as the country’s ongoing EU integration process and prospects for enhanced collaboration in that direction.