PM Kobakhidze hails first Serbian presidential visit to Georgia as ‘turning point’ in relations

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has described Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić's trip to Tbilisi as a landmark visit, saying it marked a turning point in relations between the two countries.

Speaking at a joint briefing with Vučić on Tuesday, Kobakhidze noted that it was the first official presidential visit from Serbia to Georgia and said it would provide fresh momentum for bilateral cooperation.

"This is the first presidential visit by the Serbian side to our country, and it can be assessed as an event of transformative significance for our bilateral relations," the prime minister said.

Kobakhidze said Georgia and Serbia share long-standing ties based on friendship, mutual respect and people-to-people connections, as well as a common Christian heritage and shared values.

The Georgian prime minister also thanked Serbia for its continued support for Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, reiterating Georgia's support for Serbia's territorial integrity.

Kobakhidze further stressed discussions focused on key issues in the bilateral agenda, including the strengthening of political dialogue and expanding cooperation in a range of areas.

He welcomed Serbia's decision to open an embassy in Tbilisi, describing the move as an important step that would help deepen diplomatic and economic ties between the two countries.