Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that Armenia and Azerbaijan are beginning to build economic relations and connections with the help and facilitation of Georgia, describing the development as “truly praiseworthy.”
Speaking at a joint briefing with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze during his official visit to Tbilisi, Pashinyan thanked Georgia for its role in supporting regional dialogue and cooperation.
“Today, Armenia and Azerbaijan are building economic relations and connections with the help and facilitation of Georgia. This is truly praiseworthy news, and we thank you for this valuable contribution,” Pashinyan said.
The Armenian prime minister made the remarks following the 15th session of the Armenia–Georgia Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation, noting that the long-standing partnership between the two countries continues to deepen.
Pashinyan claimed that discussions during the meeting focused on bilateral economic cooperation as well as regional and international issues, with particular attention given to areas where the two countries can further expand collaboration.
He also highlighted the growing people-to-people ties between the two neighbors, including increasing tourism flows.
“The economic relations between Georgia and Armenia are deepening based on a long-standing tradition. For Armenian tourists, Georgia was, is, and will remain the most beloved place for rest and visits,” Pashinyan said, adding that the number of visitors traveling from Georgia to Armenia is also rising.
Pashinyan thanked Prime Minister Kobakhidze and the Georgian people for their support of the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
He emphasized that the strengthening political partnership between Armenia and Georgia is increasingly reflected in closer cooperation and exchanges in culture, sports and the economy.
