Georgian FM Participates in Azerbaijan-Turkey-Georgia Meeting
Georgian Foreign Minister David Zalkaliani participated in the trilateral Azerbaijan-Turkey-Georgia meeting held in Istanbul on October 30.
The ministers noted that the trilateral format transformed into a “unique, comprehensive and regional co-operation mechanism” allowing the parties to discuss various issues relating to trilateral co-operation.
Zalkaliani stated that Azerbaijan and Turkey are Georgia’s trusted partners and allies.
“I am confident that our joint efforts will contribute to the improvement of strategic partnership. Our co-operation is of tremendous importance against the background of increasing threats to peace and stability in the region,” he said at the joint press-conference.
The Minister noted Georgia's interest in strengthening peace, stability and security in the region, as well as in developing co-operation with Azerbaijan and Turkey in the areas of economy, transport, energy, tourism, culture and other areas.
He added that Georgia attaches great importance to the implementation of common energy and transport projects, highlighting that the three countries are located at the energy and transport crossroads and play a key role in supplying hydrocarbons from the Caspian Sea to the European market.
“We have successfully implemented the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan and Baku-Tbilisi-Erzurum energy projects. Moreover, we are prepared to renew our strong and consolidated efforts for the implementation of the South Corridor and the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars Railway Projects, which create a very competitive route providing connection between Europe and Asia,” the minister stated.
Zalkaliani underlined that Georgia, due to its strategic location between Europe and Asia, continues to serve as a link between the historical civilizations. He also highlighted the Georgian Prime Minister’s initiative on the Tbilisi Forum, which aims to transform the Black Sea Region and the Caucasus from a zone of confrontation into an area of peace, co-operation and development.
The Georgian Minister congratulated the Turkish Government and people on the 95th anniversary of the foundation of the republic.
By Thea Morrison