The historical ties between Azerbaijan and Georgia serve as a solid foundation for interstate relations, President Ilham Aliyev said in a joint press statement with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the head of state emphasized the centuries-old friendship and brotherhood between the Georgian and Azerbaijani peoples, noting that these traditions continue to flourish today. "Today, as two independent states, Azerbaijan and Georgia are developing with confidence," President Ilham Aliyev stated.
The meeting highlighted the strategic importance of the Baku-Tbilisi partnership, which serves as the backbone for major regional energy and transport projects in the South Caucasus. Both leaders discussed the expansion of bilateral cooperation in trade, economy, and regional security, reaffirming their commitment to mutual support within international organizations. This diplomatic engagement underscores Azerbaijan's foreign policy priority of maintaining stable and productive relations with its immediate neighbors to ensure regional peace and economic integration.