Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and Armenian counterpart Nikol Pashinyan on Monday met in Tbilisi to discuss the enhancement of bilateral cooperation and strategies to “promote peace and stability” in the South Caucasus, the Government Administration said.
The discussions took place during a face-to-face meeting at the Georgian Government’s office and were subsequently addressed at a press conference.
Prime Minister Kobakhidze underscored Georgia’s ongoing commitment to fostering peace and stability in the region. He reiterated Tbilisi’s support for the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan, aimed at resolving the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh. Kobakhidze also welcomed Armenia’s efforts to normalize relations with its neighboring countries, emphasizing Georgia’s readiness to contribute to regional stability and peaceful coexistence.
The leaders discussed various aspects of Georgian-Armenian relations, focusing on strengthening political, economic, and cultural ties. They explored opportunities for collaboration in education, energy, transport, and foreign direct investment. The strategic partnership agreement signed in January was highlighted as a “significant milestone” in deepening bilateral relations, described by Kobakhidze as a “crucial moment” that had already yielded “positive results”.
Kobakhidze expressed gratitude to Pashinyan for Armenia’s support of Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, particularly noting Armenia’s backing of a United Nations General Assembly resolution on internally displaced persons and refugees from Georgia’s Russian-occupied regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali (South Ossetia).
Prime Minister Pashinyan praised the cooperation between Georgia and Armenia as a “model for regional relations”. He thanked Kobakhidze for the “warm reception” and highlighted the strategic partnership agreement as a “viable mechanism” based on mutual interests and democratic values. Pashinyan noted that both governments had “unconditionally” recognized each other’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, which he believed was crucial for achieving long-term stability and peace in the South Caucasus.
