Georgian, Armenian PMs pledge to create new opportunities for regional stability
Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan (L) arrived in Tbilisi earlier today. Photo: government of Georgia press office.
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The Georgian and Armenian Prime ministers have pledged in Tbilisi to intensify ties and cooperation to create new opportunities which will decrease tension and risks of conflicts in the region.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili hosted his Armenian counterpart Nikol Pashinyan earlier today and stated that ‘stability in Armenia is crucial for Georgia and for regional peace.’
Peace, stability and welfare are the three words I would use to describe our joint regional goals,” Garibashvili said at a press conference with Pashinyan.
He stated that Pashinyan’s vision is for the sustainable development of Armenia and that ‘he will bring success and development’ to the Armenian people’.
Our joint efforts should be targeted for ensuring new opportunities, development and peace for the region. Unfortunately, there are still many unresolved conflicts in the region,” Garibashvili said.
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He said that economic, trade, transport, communication issues, as well as the possibility of large projects have been discussed with Pashinyan.
I want to also say that our country has an interesting transit potential,” Garibashvili said.
Pashinyan thanked Garibashvili ‘for his personal contribution’ for the recent release of 15 Armenian war prisoners held in Azerbaijan and stated that the communication that time ‘created an even better atmosphere’ in the two countries' friendly relations.
He stated that the Georgian and Armenian peoples are linked by a centuries-long friendship.
Unfortunately, there are conflicts and tension in our region. We are trying to support each other and focus on the opportunities which will decrease the risks,” Pashinyan said.
He stated that since the formation of the new government in Armenia, intergovernmental cooperation between the countries will become more intense.
Pashinyan also expressed hope that economic ties between the countries would be further strengthened.
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