Tbilisi `encouraged by positive trends in region in terms of  developing cooperation`

ArmInfo.The situation between Armenia and Georgia is extremely complex, and given this, it is even  more important to deepen cooperation between the countries. Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze stated this on March 4 at a joint briefing with his Armenian counterpart, Nikol Pashinyan, in Tbilisi.

He noted that Armenia and Georgia are bound by centuries-old ties of  friendship, which form the basis for the strategic partnership  between the countries. Irakli Kobakhidze noted Nikol Pashinyan's  personal contribution to strengthening bilateral ties.

"We are pleased to have cooperation at the highest level and are  constantly interested in deepening our strategic partnership. Mutual  respect and common interests underpin this," the Georgian prime  minister said. Kobakhidze once again thanked Yerevan for its respect  and support for Georgia's interests, especially for promoting  Georgia's territorial integrity and sovereignty.

According to him, today at the 15th meeting of the Intergovernmental  Commission on Economic Cooperation between Armenia and Georgia, he  thanked his Armenian counterpart for promoting the UN General  Assembly resolution in support of Georgia.

Furthermore, Kobakhidze noted, the parties discussed the bilateral  agenda today, including cooperation in various fields, particularly  education, sports, and culture.

"I would like to emphasize once again that our cooperation is at a  high level, but there is still untapped potential and prospects," he  noted.

The Georgian Prime Minister noted "very successful trade and economic  cooperation." Armenia is among Georgia's top ten trading partners,  and in the top three in tourism.

"Such cooperation is very valuable, and we are pleased with the  growing interest from tourists from Armenia," he said. Tbilisi is  also "encouraged by the positive trends in the region in terms of  developing cooperation." "We are pleased with the historic agreement  signed between Armenia and Azerbaijan. These positive trends form a  very positive foundation for ensuring stability and peace in the  region," he noted.

In this context, Tbilisi reaffirms its readiness to contribute to the  establishment of peace in the region.  "Georgia will make every  effort to achieve this," the Georgian prime minister added.

As a reminder, on January 26, 2024, the prime ministers of Armenia,  Nikol Pashinyan, and Georgia (then Irakli Garibashvili) signed a  Joint Declaration on Strategic Partnership, which was hailed as a  historic decision.