Aliyev, at a meeting with Garibashvili, announced his readiness to  hold consultations between Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia, if  Yerevan agrees

ArmInfo.The "Good Neighborly Peace Initiative" put forward to maintain peace in the  South Caucasus region does not contradict or replace any other format  of cooperation. Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili stated  this on October 24 after a meeting with President of Azerbaijan Ilham  Aliyev.

The Georgian Prime Minister noted that the situation in the region  and in the world was discussed at the meeting, taking into account  the war in Ukraine.

"Today we had a very important meeting. We talked about many issues  related to strong partnership and cooperation between our countries.  We also considered the difficult situation in the world, current  processes. Naturally, we touched on the situation in the region and  everyone agrees that what is happening in Ukraine should be regulated  through negotiations," Garibashvili said.

At the same time, he drew attention to the fact that in the face of  rapidly changing and complex challenges in the region and the world,  great importance is attached to peace and stability, which are key  factors for the well-being of the South Caucasus and the peoples of  the region as a whole.

"We also touched on the current situation in the region, the recent  agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia on the start of a peaceful  negotiation process. This, of course, gives us great hopes.

I would like to reiterate that Georgia, our government and I declare  our full readiness to continue and support the peace policy that we  started together. I also want to note that the above-mentioned  peaceful neighborhood initiative does not contradict and does not  replace any other format of cooperation, on the contrary, it will  contribute to them, and I believe that together we will do many  important things," Garibashvili said, according to Novosti Georgia.

Meanwhile, as Anadolu reports, Ilham Aliyev, in turn, announced his  readiness to hold consultations between Georgia, Azerbaijan and  Armenia, if Yerevan approves this initiative.

Aliyev noted that his today's visit will give a new impetus to  friendly and fraternal relations between Azerbaijan and Georgia.

According to Aliyev, strategic partnership relations with Georgia  have risen to the level of an alliance, and the countries are  actively cooperating in many areas.

"Azerbaijan and Georgia constantly support each other within the  framework of international organizations.  Many important projects  implemented in a bilateral format are of particular importance not  only for our countries, but also for the region, all of Europe,"  Aliyev said.

According to Aliyev, security issues in the region were also  discussed during the talks with Garibashvili.

The Azerbaijani leader noted that he had informed the Prime Minister  of Georgia about the peace talks with Armenia.

"Today, during the conversation, we exchanged views on the start of  consultations between Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia. If the  Armenian side is ready for this, we are also ready," Aliyev stressed.

Aliyev expressed hope that the Armenian side would demonstrate  political will and sign a peace treaty with Azerbaijan on "the basis  of fundamental principles" recognized by the international community.

"If this happens, peace will come to the South Caucasus. At the same  time, there will be opportunities for cooperation," Aliyev stressed.

The President of Azerbaijan also stressed that exports will be  increased via the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline next year.

"Along with this, we want to use the Baku-Supsa oil pipeline, which  is currently not in operation," the head of state stressed.

According to Aliyev, the trade turnover between Azerbaijan and  Georgia for 9 months of this year is approaching $1 billion.

"Of course, the projects implemented through Azerbaijan's investments  further strengthen our cooperation.  Azerbaijan has invested more  than $3 billion in Georgia. And these are mutually beneficial  investments, as they meet the interests of both sides," Aliyev said.