Maka Botchorishvili: Meeting with My Turkish counterpart confirms the strength of our strategic partnership and our commitment to achieving tangible results in line with our national interests

On 26 February, the Georgian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maka Botchorishvili, who is on her first official visit to the Republic of Türkiye,  met with her Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan.

During the meeting, the ministers emphasized the close friendship and strategic partnership between Georgia and Türkiye.

The discussion covered key issues on the dynamic bilateral agenda, particularly in the political and economic spheres. The parties highlighted the importance of utilizing the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council format and underscored the necessity of exchanging high-level visits.

Regarding economic cooperation, it was noted that Türkiye is Georgia’s leading trade partner. In this regard, both sides stressed the importance of fully harnessing the existing potential for further economic engagement.

The foreign ministers also discussed regional developments and the importance of joint efforts in addressing security challenges. In this context, Türkiye’s role as a key regional actor was acknowledged. Maka Botchorishvili reaffirmed Georgia’s commitment to contributing to the promotion of peace and stability in the South Caucasus.

Minister Botchorishvili expressed gratitude to Hakan Fidan for Türkiye’s unwavering support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The meeting also explored prospects for enhancing regional cooperation in the fields of transport and energy. The strategic importance of the Black Sea region was emphasized, along with the necessity of fully leveraging its potential.

Additionally, particular attention was given to the significance of the Azerbaijan-Georgia-Türkiye trilateral strategic partnership platform. Within this framework, Türkiye is set to host the next meeting of the three countries’ foreign ministers.

The parties also underscored the importance of key regional infrastructure projects, including the Baku-Tbilisi-Erzurum gas pipeline, the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway, and the Southern Gas Corridor, particularly in the context of the "Middle Corridor" initiative.

Minister Botchorishvili extended an invitation to her Turkish counterpart to visit Georgia at a mutually convenient time