Foreign Ministers of Georgia and Central Asian Countries Meet for First Time in Batumi

The first joint meeting of foreign ministers of Georgia and the Central Asian countries took place in Batumi. It was organized on the initiative of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili. The information is being disseminated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan and Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov, Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tleuberdi, Kyrgyzstan's Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev, Tajikistan's Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin, and Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov.

According to the ministry, the ministers discussed the dynamics of partnership relations between Georgia and the Central Asian countries. Emphasis was placed on strengthening political dialogue and cooperation based on common interests, as well as on the importance of strategic partnership between Georgia and Central Asia.

During the discussion, the role of these countries in strengthening connections between Europe and Asia was noted. Special attention was paid to the "Middle Corridor" and to the full use of its potential.

The parties discussed opportunities for deepening cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, transport and tourism.

According to the ministry, emphasis was placed on the significance of the first joint meeting for further strengthening the partnership, and readiness was expressed for cooperation to continue in this format.