Georgian PM, Azerbaijani energy minister discuss strategic partnership

The strategic partnership between Georgia and Azerbaijan, including in the fields of transport and energy, was discussed on Saturday by the Georgian prime minister Irakli Garibashvili and the Azerbaijani energy minister Parviz Shahbazov.

Georgia’s readiness to deepen regional cooperation in the direction of energy security through the “close cooperation” with Azerbaijan was emphasised at the meeting, the government administration said.

It was expressed that Georgia, as a “reliable” transit partner of Azerbaijan, would continue to make a “significant contribution” to the implementation and development of transport projects, with the officials pointing out that the implementation of these “strategic projects” would increase the efficiency and safety of cargo transportation from Asia to Europe through the Caspian and Black seas.

Garibashvili thanked Shahbazov for Azerbaijan's support for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Georgia, and confirmed Georgia's “unconditional” support for Azerbaijan's territorial integrity.