Georgia’s Kvirikashvili Holds Meetings in Turkmenistan

Giorgi Kvirikashvili, the Prime Minister of Georgia arrived in Turkmenistan late on August 30.

On Wednesday the PM had a meeting with the President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow and discussed the development of trade and economic relations, regional transport projects, and other bilateral issues with him.

“We take immense interest in stepping up regional transport projects which, I believe, serves the interests of both sides. This is why we are here to discuss these projects,” Georgian PM told the President.

Kvirikashvili said that there is an enormous untapped potential between two countries in terms of trade and economy.

“There is a potential for developing trade and economic cooperation and transit corridor development, which should be used for the benefit of our nations,” he said.

He thanked President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow for Turkmenistan’s support of Georgia's territorial integrity and sovereignty.

“Reciprocally, we of course support Turkmenistan's stance in international platforms,” he added.

Georgian PM’s Press Office reports that Kvirikashvili will attend the 5th Asian Games Asiada 2017.

Later Kvirikashvili met with Chair of the Mejilis Assembly Akja Nuberdiyeva.

The sides spoke about bilateral relations in different spheres and cooperation between the two countries' legislative bodies.

Georgian Prime Minister expressed hope that high-level visits carried out in recent period will help to develop bilateral links between Georgia and Turkmenistan.

"I am sure today's meetings will give a new impetus to further development of our relationship. We are grateful for Turkmenistan's position,” the PM said.

Members of the Cabinet of Ministers of the two countries also attended the extended meeting.

By Thea Morrison