Georgian FM holds high-level meetings in Azerbaijan, discusses bilateral relations
During a meeting with Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bairamov, Darchiashvili (L) discussed the economic, energy, trade and transport ties between Georgia and Azerbaijan. Photo: MFA Georgia
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Ilia Darchiashvili, the Foreign Minister of Georgia, held high-level meetings in Azerbaijan on Wednesday, discussing bilateral relations between the two countries with Azerbaijani officials.
During a meeting with Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bairamov, Darchiashvili discussed the economic, energy, trade and transport ties between Georgia and Azerbaijan.
The ministers also reviewed the cultural, educational and inter-ethnic ties between their countries, and welcomed the efforts to further deepen these ties through various projects, the Georgian MFA said.
Grateful to my colleague @bayramov_jeyhun for a warm welcome. Had an excellent discussion on our bilateral agenda & the ways for further promoting our strategic partnership, also crucial for the regional devt. Appreciate ????????'s support for ????????'s sovereignty & territorial integrity. pic.twitter.com/0detc1WdDC
— Ilia Darchiashvili (@iliadarch) April 27, 2022
Darchiashvili later met with Sahiba Gafarova, the Speaker of the Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan. The officials highlighted the “successful cooperation” between the legislative bodies of Georgia and Azerbaijan.
The sides also discussed regional security issues and reaffirmed their readiness to strengthen relations between the two countries.
Georgia and Azerbaijan enjoy excellent parliamentary cooperation, representing one of the cornerstones for strengthening bonds between our two countries. The recent visit of @Speaker_Az Sahiba Gafarova is yet another proof of our close cooperation. pic.twitter.com/2ityjrzxf6
— Ilia Darchiashvili (@iliadarch) April 27, 2022
Earlier on April 27, Darchiashvili met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, pointing out the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Georgia and Azerbaijan, marked this year.