Georgian, Jordan foreign ministers discuss cooperation
The Georgian Foreign Minister thanked his colleague for the unwavering support of Georgia's territorial integrity and sovereignty. Photo: Foreing Ministry.
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Bilateral cooperation between Georgia and Jordan and the questions of enhancing it were discussed at a meeting of Georgian Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili and his Jordanian counterpart and Vice Prime Minister Ayman Al Safadi on Sunday.
The meeting of the top diplomats was held during the two-day visit of Irakli Garibashvili, the Georgian Prime Minister, to Jordan,the Foreign Ministry said.
The sides reviewed the importance of economic relations between Georgia and Jordan, opportunities for trade and tourism, as well as creation of joint enterprises.
In addition, the ministers highlighted the importance of visa-free travel between the two countries to help increase the number of tourists.
The Georgian Foreign Minister thanked his colleague for the unwavering support of Georgia's territorial integrity and sovereignty.
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