2018-03-12
Georgia-Azerbaijan strategic partnership, the further development of cooperation in various areas, and joint projects of regional importance were discussed during today's meeting between the Prime Ministers of Georgia and the Republic of Azerbaijan at Azerbaijan's Cabinet of Ministers.
Artur Rasizade confirmed Azerbaijan's commitment to investing efforts in further deepening its strategic partnership with Georgia.
According to the Prime Minister of Georgia, Azerbaijan is Georgia's special strategic partner, and the positive development dynamics in the bilateral ties are commendable.
After the Prime Ministers' face-to-face meeting, negotiations continued in a wider format bringing together members of the two countries' Governments.
The parties discussed ways further to deepen economic cooperation and prospects of holding a meeting of the two countries' Intergovernmental Economic Commission.
Special emphasis during the meeting was placed on joint transport and energy projects of both regional and global importance. The parties also discussed the state of affairs in the region and pointed out the importance of maintaining stability and peaceful conflict-resolution.
The Prime Minister congratulated each other on the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the First Republics of Georgia and Azerbaijan, and expressed hope that this date will be celebrated duly.
Prime Minister's Press Office