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BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 16. Prime Minister of
Azerbaijan Ali Asadov, and his Georgian counterpart Irakli
Kobakhidze, who is on an official visit to the country held a
meeting in Baku,
Trend reports via Azerbaijan's Cabinet of Ministers.
The meeting underscored the high level of strategic partnership
between Azerbaijan and Georgia across various domains, highlighting
the positive momentum in economic collaboration and robust
political dialogue. Both sides reaffirmed mutual support within
international organizations.
Azerbaijan's significant role as a major investor in Georgia's
economy and a key trading partner was acknowledged, with special
emphasis placed on successful joint energy and transportation
projects. Notably, the strategic significance of the Southern Gas
Corridor was highlighted.
The sides expressed confidence that the green energy bridge to
Europe, a collaborative effort between Azerbaijan and Georgia, will
enhance energy security for numerous European nations.
Transportation and transit emerged as crucial areas of
cooperation.
The Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway line's importance was underscored,
alongside joint initiatives to develop the Middle Corridor.
Opportunities for enhanced cooperation stemming from the liberation
of Azerbaijani territories from occupation were also discussed,
with expectations of increased trade volumes and economic benefits
for all regional countries.
Cooperation in the cultural and humanitarian spheres was praised
for fostering closer ties between Azerbaijani and Georgian people,
with untapped potential identified for expanding bilateral
cooperation.
In light of these prospects, the joint intergovernmental
commission, co-chaired by the prime ministers, was recognized as a
vital platform. Prime Minister Ali Asadov proposed hosting the 10th
anniversary session of the commission in Baku in the coming months
and extended an invitation to Kobakhidze to visit Azerbaijan, which
was warmly accepted.
The meeting delved into discussions on the future trajectory of
bilateral relations across trade, economy, investment,
transportation, energy, agriculture, humanitarian endeavors,
information technology, and other mutually beneficial areas of
interest.
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