Georgian and Serbian presidents hold talks during Vučić's first official visit to Tbilisi

Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić held bilateral talks in Tbilisi on Monday, focusing on political, economic and regional cooperation, as Vučić paid his first official visit to the Georgian capital.

An official welcoming ceremony was held at the presidential residence, where the national anthems of Georgia and Serbia were performed before the two leaders met privately.

According to the Georgian president's press service, discussions centred on the close relations between the two countries, shared cultural ties, common values and current geopolitical challenges. The leaders also discussed expanding cooperation in areas including politics, trade, technology, education and scientific research.

Kavelashvili said the two countries' cultural affinity and the complex challenges they face provide a strong foundation for further strengthening bilateral relations and supporting each other's positions internationally.

The Georgian president highlighted the growing frequency of high-level contacts between the two countries. He noted that his visit to Belgrade in December 2025 was the first presidential-level visit by a Georgian head of state to Serbia, while Vučić's trip marked the first official visit by a Serbian president to Tbilisi.

The two leaders also reviewed political developments in their respective countries and discussed the importance of maintaining peace, security and stability amid what they described as significant changes in the international order.

Kavelashvili said Georgia, as a key part of the Middle Corridor transport route linking Europe and Asia, is interested in expanding cooperation with the Western Balkans region.

During the meeting, he also thanked Serbia for its continued support for Georgia's territorial integrity and sovereignty.

Following the talks, Vučić signed the guest book at the presidential residence.