Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili met with his Azerbaijani counterpart, Ilham Aliyev, in Baku during his inaugural official visit to Azerbaijan, Georgian Public Broadcaster reports.
Ilham Aliyev welcomed Mikheil Kavelashvili at the Zuğulba Presidential Palace. The two presidents underscored the importance of the exemplary strategic partnership between their nations, emphasizing bilateral cooperation across various spheres.
The President of Georgia expressed gratitude to his Azerbaijani colleague for his support of Georgia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, and he reaffirmed Georgia’s commitment to fostering dialogue and diplomacy for peace in the South Caucasus.
The leaders reviewed ongoing large-scale projects and discussed future cooperation prospects. Following their face-to-face meeting, the two presidents addressed the media in a joint statement.
As part of his official visit to Baku, the President of Georgia, Mikheil Kavelashvili, met with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ali Asadov.
According to the President’s press service, the two leaders discussed key areas of the strategic partnership between Georgia and Azerbaijan, highlighting successful cooperation across various sectors, including regional and international multilateral formats.
The meeting focused on deepening trade and economic ties and advancing joint regional projects. Special attention was given to the strategic importance of the Middle Corridor, particularly in enhancing cargo transportation. Both sides emphasized the need to maintain peace and stability in the South Caucasus.
President Kavelashvili also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Asadov for Azerbaijan’s steadfast support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
