ArmInfo. We propose the Peaceful Neighborhood Initiative to promote stability in the South Caucasus. Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili said during his speech at the General Debate of the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly.
As the Georgian PM noted: "Georgia stands ready to host an international gathering in Tbilisi to discuss the prospects of our Peaceful Neighborhood Initiative, involving our South Caucasian neighbors, our brothers, and international partners".
"From a geopolitical perspective, the Black Sea region is growing ever more important. The Black Sea is on the front lines of a dynamic regional chess match. It is a microcosm of conflict management; and I would say, if we can maintain peace and stability here, we can do so elsewhere.
Therefore, our goal is to ensure peace and stability in the entire region. In the South Caucasus, I propose what I am calling the Peaceful Neighborhood Initiative to promote stability in our region.
This format will facilitate dialogue and confidence-building, and lead to the implementation of practical solutions to regional issues of common interest with our US and EU partners, "Garibashvili said, Georgia-online reports. According to the head of government, sustainable peace and a common strategic outlook in the South Caucasus will benefit the entire Black Sea region, as well as provide stability for the broader European security architecture.
" Let us begin with small steps to build trust, then we can move toward resolving other regional and global issues together. A sustainable peace and a common strategic outlook for the South Caucasus will benefit the wider Black Sea region and enhance broader European and global security," concluded Irakli Garibashvili.