Georgian PM concludes visit to Azerbaijan

The visit of Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze to Azerbaijan has concluded.

An honour guard was stationed at Heydar Aliyev International Airport in honour of Irakli Kobakhidze, Caliber.Az reports. 

Kobakhidze was seen off by Azerbaijani Deputy Prime Minister Samir Sharifov and other officials.

On January 17, Kobakhidze arrived in Azerbaijan for his first official foreign visit to attend the 10th meeting of the intergovernmental commission (IGC) on economic cooperation. Kobakhidze said that Georgia is interested in implementing specific practical steps and enhancing regional cooperation. 

He said that the country has proposed a trilateral cooperation initiative that involves the three South Caucasus nations in various spheres of collaboration and emphasised that the IGC session would foster dynamic cooperation between the two countries. Kobakhidze’s agenda included meetings with top Azerbaijani officials to further strengthen bilateral relations. 

The Georgian delegation featured prominent leaders, including First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Levan Davitashvili, Minister of Environment and Agriculture David Songulashvili, Minister of Culture Tinatin Rukhadze, and Head of Government Administration Levan Jorjoliani.

Kobakhidze’s visit underscored the strategic partnership between Georgia and Azerbaijan, signalling both countries' commitment to fostering regional stability and mutual growth.

By Naila Huseynova