Georgian PM, Turkish President discuss bilateral relations, strategic partnership

Georgian prime minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Friday met with Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum to discuss strategic cooperation and regional connectivity projects.

The two leaders reviewed the strategic partnership between the two countries and highlighted successful cooperation across various sectors.

Kobakhidze expressed condolences to Erdoğan over the tragedy caused by a school shooting in Turkey.

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Both sides emphasised the importance of key regional projects that connect Asia and Europe, including the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway, as well as the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline, the Baku-Tbilisi-Erzurum gas pipeline, and the Southern Gas Corridor.

These projects were highlighted as essential for regional connectivity and Europe’s energy security.

The discussion also covered the potential of the Middle Corridor and opportunities for further joint development in this direction.