A memorandum of strategic cooperation was signed between Georgia and Armenia, [now former] Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili announced at a briefing held together with his Armenian colleague on January 26, during Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s visit to Georgia.
“We are traditionally, historically, very strong allies, friends, not just neighbors,” Garibashvili noted. “We have a very good relationship, cooperation, partnership in all directions. It can be said that, de facto, we were already strategic friends and strategic partners, and it can be said that today this reality, this fact, has been formalized and so today we officially signed an agreement on strategic partnership.”
Garibashvili noted that both countries are committed to further develop trade and economic relations.
In addition, Garibashvili spoke about establishing long-term peace and stability in the South Caucasus region.
“We have always been and are ready to make our contribution to this long-term peace-building work, which will benefit the countries and peoples of the entire region,” he said. “We look at the ongoing dialogue between Azerbaijan and Armenia with great optimism and hope. I would like to express our hope that Armenia-Azerbaijan will sign a peace agreement soon, which will undoubtedly promote and strengthen the peace and stability in the region, which is important for all our countries and nations.”
