Prime Minister of Georgia Holds Meeting with Prime Minister of Armenia
By Liza Mchedlidze
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
The Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze, met with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan.
According to the government administration, during the face-to-face meeting, the parties discussed the existing friendly and good-neighborly relations between Georgia and the Republic of Armenia. It was noted that the two countries are connected by active cooperation in many directions, particularly in the fields of transport and tourism.
"The Prime Minister of Georgia thanked Nikol Pashinyan for supporting the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Georgia and confirmed Georgia's support for the territorial integrity of the Republic of Armenia. Attention was paid to regional processes," the statement said.
As reported by the government administration, Kobakhidze noted that Georgia firmly supports peaceful coexistence in the South Caucasus and is ready to play a positive role in ensuring peace and stability in the region in the future.
Following the meeting, at the joint press conference, the Armenian Prime Minister spoke about Georgia obtaining the status of an EU candidate country.
He emphasized the significance of this development, highlighting its impact on both the region and the relations between the two countries.
"Last year, Georgia received the status of a candidate for the European Union, and I welcome this fact. This is a very important event because it affects not only our region but also our bilateral relations. The Republic of Armenia has always supported Georgia's European integration," Pashinyan stated.
