
ArmInfo. Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan, who is currently on an official visit to Tbilisi, held talks with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili.
According to Georgia's First Channel, citing the press service of the Georgian government administration, a private meeting between Khachaturyan and Kobakhidze focused on the long-standing good-neighborly relations between Georgia and Armenia, as well as the positive dynamics of their strategic partnership. The special importance of peace and stability in the region was emphasized. Irakli Kobakhidze expressed gratitude to Vahagn Khachaturyan for his visit to Georgia and his support. "We are pleased that relations between our countries are developing dynamically. Of course, frequent high-level exchanges of visits are proof of this. Thank you for coming to Georgia; your personal support is very important to us. Our relations are actively developing both politically and economically in various areas. We have very close cooperation with the government of Armenia. We are confident that at this pace, we will achieve great success in enhancing our relations in the future," Irakli Kobakhidze stated.
The President of Armenia emphasized the importance of deepening bilateral relations further. "I am convinced that high-level meetings strengthen our relations and create new opportunities. We are making every effort to support the strengthening and deepening of bilateral ties. Rest assured, there will be no change in the attitudes and approaches of the Armenian side. Our shared desire is for peace and stability to reign in the region, and for domestic political stability to be maintained. I believe that the people of both Georgia and Armenia will appreciate the efforts of their governments aimed at protecting the sovereignty and independence of our countries," Khachaturyan noted. Meanwhile, according to the parliament's press service, Papuashvili welcomed the opportunity for the Armenian President to visit the Georgian parliament for a second time during his meeting with Khachaturyan and noted that the meeting took place amidst intensive cooperation between the two countries and the positive dynamics in the South Caucasus region.
The meeting reportedly emphasized the frequent high-level and top-level visits, confirming the traditional friendship between Georgia and Armenia.
Shalva Papuashvili stated that in a changing world, where the rules-based international order faces numerous challenges, Georgia and Armenia support each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The meeting also focused on the fruitful parliamentary cooperation between the two countries, including between the speakers of parliament and between committees and friendship groups.
The Armenian President emphasized the need to protect their national interests and use the current situation to achieve positive results in a changing world influenced by external forces. He also stressed the importance of passing on the strong friendship between Georgia and Armenia to future generations. The parties stated that both countries are well aware of the value of peace and, accordingly, treat its preservation with particular responsibility. The meeting discussed the situation in the region, highlighting the importance of the signing of the peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as the positive dynamics in relations between Armenia and Turkey. The parties noted their shared position that the South Caucasus region, where the three countries closely interact, will become more appealing and offer numerous economic opportunities. It was emphasized that political stability is essential for economic growth. The parties also emphasized the importance of trilateral cooperation formats. Discussions also touched on relations between Georgia and Armenia and the European Union, as well as the importance of the Middle Corridor for enhancing connectivity.