Georgian Parliament Speaker, Turkey’s parliamentary delegation discuss growing partnership

Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili on Tuesday met with Faruk Çelik and members of the Turkey-Georgia parliamentary friendship group, emphasising the strong and growing partnership between the two countries.

Papuashvili conveyed condolences regarding the aviation disaster involving a Turkish Air Force military transport aircraft that occurred on Georgian territory.

The Turkish delegation expressed appreciation for Georgia’s response, stating that the support shown reflected true friendship between the two nations.

Officials highlighted the positive dynamics of high and top-level visits planned throughout 2025.

Papuashvili recalled his productive visit to the Republic of Turkey in June, which gave new momentum to parliamentary relations.

The parties discussed parliamentary cooperation and the strong ties between friendship groups and sectoral committees.

Both sides confirmed their willingness to further deepen bilateral ties and underscored the importance of trilateral cooperation involving Georgia, Turkey, and Azerbaijan.

Papuashvili additionally thanked Turkey for its continuous support of Georgia across international platforms.