FM: Georgia firmly supports peaceful coexistence in South Caucasus

Georgian Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili has said that Georgia firmly supports peaceful coexistence in the South Caucasus.

In his remarks at the Georgia- Türkiye-Azerbaijan tripartite cooperation format meeting in Azerbaijan’s capital of Baku, Darchiashvili noted that Georgia would continue to contribute to promoting peace and constructive cooperation in the region, according to Agenda.ge.

“We expressed our hope that Azerbaijan and Armenia would agree to and sign a peace agreement in the near future, which would be a turning point for establishing long-term peace and stability in the region,” he said.

Darchiashvili also highlighted the role of Georgia, Azerbaijan and Türkiye in transportation of energy resources from Asia to Europe and ensuring Europe's energy security.

The foreign minister highlighted the importance of the Georgia-Türkiye-Azerbaijan tripartite cooperation format meeting in Azerbaijan’s capital of Baku this week for strengthening cooperation in the South Caucasus.

Darchiashvili noted the format was “making it possible to overcome challenges” in the region with “close coordination” among the three countries.

“We will have the opportunity to talk about how to strengthen and deepen diplomatic and interstate relations, [and] economic and trade relations among the three countries, so that there is a very close coordination,” he said.

“We have a lot of challenges and opportunities in the region, and I think it is possible to deal with these challenges and make the most of the opportunities with close coordination,” the official said.

The meeting is set to be held with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on March 16 who will pay an official visit to Azerbaijan.