Speaking before the Parliament of Georgia, Ilia Darchiashvili highlighted the peace policy of the South Caucasus

Ilia Darchiashvili, the candidate for the post of Foreign Minister of Georgia, highlighted
the Government’s commitment to mediate for peace in the South Caucasus region.
During his address to the three Parliamentary committees, Darchiashvil noted the
concept of the Peaceful Neighbourhood Initiative, proposed by Garibashvili for
facilitating talks between Azerbaijan and Armenia for their long-running conflict over the
Nagorno-Karabakh region. 

Darchiashvili emphasised the Government had consistently pursued a balanced
approach and had actively facilitated communication with the neighbouring states
despite challenging regional circumstances. 
He also reaffirmed the country's commitment to continuing the policy, which he said was
rooted in principles of peace and stability.
Georgia has taken a significant step towards promoting peace and stability in the
region. We stand ready to further engage in this direction, catering to the needs of our
neighbouring countries. We envision Tbilisi as a hub for our neighbours to convene,
fostering discussions on pertinent issues to build mutual trust.
The FM candidate underscored the importance of diversifying transport and energy
corridors, particularly highlighting the important role of the Middle Corridor - a route
connecting Central Asia and Europe. 
He outlined Georgia's commitment to advancing efforts for enhancing energy, transport
and digital connectivity with the European Union. 
Highlighting Georgia's significance as an “energy hub”, he cited the strategic partnership
agreement on green energy development and transmission, signed between the
governments of Azerbaijan, Georgia, Romania, and Hungary in Bucharest in 2022 after
the initiative was proposed by Georgia.
He also stressed the country’s growing transit capabilities, its positioning as an
important player in the Black Sea region, and highlighted the importance of fostering
regional cooperation through bilateral and multilateral formats and with a focus on
strengthening strategic and political ties with Central Asia, East Asia and Middle East
countries.
The official cited accomplishments like the signing of the Comprehensive Economic
Partnership Agreement with the United Arab Emirates in 2023, formation of an
intergovernmental coordination council with Saudi Arabia, initiation of free trade
negotiations with Israel and commencement of negotiations on an economic partnership
agreement with South Korea.