Armenian, Georgian foreign ministers discuss development of strategic partnership

The strategic partnership between Armenia and Georgia is based on centuries-old friendship and close cooperation, Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili said during a joint press conference with Armenian FM Ararat Mirzoyan in Yerevan.

Botchorishvili said bilateral visits are highly important for the relationship between the two countries that have reached strategic partnership. “Of course, this strategic partnership is based on the centuries-old friendship and close relationship that connects us, this foundation is strong between our peoples and countries. The circle which we call strategic partnership allows us to further develop relations in all directions,” the Georgian FM said.

FM Maka Botchorishvili emphasized that Armenia has traditionally been among the top 10 economic partners of Georgia.

“We have greater opportunities for developing our economic relations. We see the growing trends in tourism, many Armenians visit Georgia, and we are very happy to host them, and we are very happy that they are among the top three inbound tourists.”

Botchorishvili said the discussion with FM Mirzoyan focused on development of cooperation, particularly in tourism, transportation and other areas. “We already have enhanced relations, but there is still potential for deepening the ties. I am very happy that together with my colleague we really want to further deepen and develop this relationship,” the Georgian FM said.

Yerevan will host the 14th session of the Armenia-Georgia Intergovernmental Commission for Economic Cooperation today. The meeting will be chaired by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze.