Energy, transport, trade in focus of meeting between Georgian Parliament Speaker, Azerbaijani President
Papuashvili also thanked the current President for his “strong support” for the territorial integrity of Georgia and his personal contribution to the “deepening” of the strategic partnership between the two countries. Photo: Parliament of Georgia
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Relations between Georgia and Azerbaijan and “fruitful” cooperation in energy, transport, trade and other fields were discussed on Monday in a meeting between the Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili and the Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.
The Georgian Parliament official, on visit to Azerbaijan, emphasised the legacy of the country’s late President Heydar Aliyev in the formation of a “strong state of Azerbaijan” and the development of “strategic projects” in the South Caucasus, the Georgian Parliament press office said.
Papuashvili also thanked the current President for his “strong support” for the territorial integrity of Georgia and his personal contribution to the “deepening” of the strategic partnership between the two countries.
Honoured to meet with H.E. Ilham Aliyev, @presidentaz. Underlined the everlasting legacy of Pres. Heydar Aliyev. Discussed successful strategic partnership between ???????? and ????????, regional issues & growing importance of the Middle Corridor. Always pleasure to talk with genuine friends… pic.twitter.com/p8fyMRgfyI
— Shalva Papuashvili ???????? (@shpapuashvili) May 15, 2023
The officials “positively” assessed dynamics of bilateral relations, in particular the cooperation in energy, transport, trade and other fields, while also expressing willingness to continue cooperation in promoting “regional peace, prosperity and stability”.
Papuashvili will also feature in a special session of the Azerbaijani Parliament, dedicated to the 100th birthday of the late third President of the country.