ArmInfo. I believe that Armenia and Georgia in their actions in foreign policy should not forget about the features of the neighborhood. The head of the Armenian government, Nikol Pashinyan, said on September 10 in Yerevan during a meeting with the Prime Minister of Georgia Mamuka Bahtadze, who arrived in Yerevan with an official visit.
"During my visit to Georgia, I proposed a new formula for our relations, the essence of which is that the Georgian people must be sure that there is no conspiracy, negative intentions, threats in the actions and intentions of Armenia and the Armenian people. the Armenian people must be sure of the same on the part of Georgia.And within this visit, I would like to develop this formula with another nuance.I believe that both Armenia and Georgia in their actions in foreign policy should not forget about the features of our neighborhood At least measures I, from the first day of my election to the premiere, did so. I am convinced that you are, "Pashinyan said.
In turn, Bakhtadze attached importance to relations with Armenia formed over the centuries. He recalled that Georgia has gone a long way to full-fledged reforms. "Our new projects are ambitious, and we are working towards new reforms. I believe we will work in this direction." International financial institutions consider Georgia as a reformer, and I believe we will share our experience with you if this is necessary. the trade turnover reaches $ 400 million, but I think that this is not enough, not all potential is used, and we can take important steps in this direction, "the Georgian PM said. He also emphasized that Georgia is interested in developing political, economic, cultural and educational relations with Armenia.
During the enlarged meeting, the two countries discussed the prospects of developing cooperation in the transport, energy and tourism sectors between Armenia and Georgia. In this context, the importance of intensifying the work of the intergovernmental commission was emphasized, and an agreement was reached to hold its next meeting in Tbilisi in November.
Moreover, Bakhtadze emphasized the importance of active work in the trade and economic direction with the aim of bringing the volume of trade up to $ 1 billion and offered the Armenian prime minister to put before his economic team the task of eliminating all obstacles on the way to achieve the set bar.
The interlocutors touched upon regional issues, noting the importance of a peaceful settlement of conflicts, in terms of ensuring regional peace and stability. The sides also exchanged views on the prospects for implementing regional energy and infrastructure projects, which they believe will contribute to the region's economic development, trade and stability. The heads of two governments also emphasized the importance of participation and effective cooperation in international structures with a clear understanding and respect for each other's vital interests.