Georgia, Armenia Strengthen Ties in Yerevan Meeting

YEREVAN, Armenia — Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze met with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Yerevan on Thursday to discuss strengthening bilateral ties, regional stability, and economic cooperation. The meeting, held ahead of the 14th Meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission for Economic Cooperation, underscored the strategic partnership between the two nations.

The leaders emphasized the importance of fostering peace and stability in the region, which they described as essential for mutual development. Kobakhidze reaffirmed Georgia‘s commitment to facilitating dialogue and contributing to regional peace efforts. “The Georgian government is ready to support initiatives that ensure stability and peace,” he said in a statement.

Both sides highlighted the significance of high-level dialogue and close cooperation across various sectors, including trade, agriculture, and environmental protection. Kobakhidze extended an official invitation to Pashinyan to visit Georgia, signaling a desire to deepen bilateral relations.

David Songulashvili, Georgia’s Minister of Agriculture and Environmental Protection, who attended the Intergovernmental Commission session, noted the potential for increased agricultural exports and environmental collaboration. “There are several issues in environmental protection we can discuss as part of the entire region and work on together,” Songulashvili told Georgian journalists in Yerevan. He added that Georgia could share best practices with Armenia to establish a “relevant and fruitful” partnership.

The upcoming Intergovernmental Commission meeting is expected to focus on boosting trade and economic ties, with both nations aiming to tap into their full economic potential. The discussions also addressed progress in the regional peace process, though specific details were not disclosed.

The meeting comes amid ongoing efforts to stabilize the South Caucasus region, which has faced geopolitical challenges in recent years. Both Georgia and Armenia have sought to strengthen their partnerships with neighboring countries and international allies to promote economic growth and regional security.