Georgian PM hails strengthening strategic partnership with Azerbaijan

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has said that Georgia is interested in implementing specific practical steps and enhancing regional cooperation.

Kobakhidze made these remarks during the 10th meeting of the intergovernmental commission (IGC) on economic cooperation in Baku, Caliber.Az reports per local media.

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.

"It is a great honour for me to be in Baku today, a city that constantly amazes us with its beauty and rapid development. I am delighted to have the opportunity to serve as co-chair of the 10th meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation between Azerbaijan and Georgia for the first time. I am deeply convinced that today’s meeting will highlight new opportunities to expand cooperation between our countries, making our strategic partnership even more dynamic and fruitful," Kobakhidze added.

Kobakhidze’s agenda includes meetings with top Azerbaijani officials to further strengthen bilateral relations.

The Georgian delegation features 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. 

Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili precedes the prime minister’s visit with her own official trip to Azerbaijan. She represents Georgia at the intergovernmental commission meeting, marking her first visit to Baku since assuming her post in November 2024. 

The 9th meeting of the commission took place in Tbilisi on December 15, 2022. This year’s gathering is expected to spotlight trade, cultural exchange, and sustainable development as key areas of cooperation. 

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

By Naila Huseynova