Georgian PM Meets Azerbaijani President in Baku

Georgian PM Irakli Garibashvili, who arrived in Baku to attend opening ceremony of the inaugural European Games, met Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on June 11.
 
The issues of “strategic cooperation and good neighborly relations,” as well as regional security and energy security issues were discussed, according to the Georgian PM’s office.
 
“The sides expressed willingness to further expand political, economic-cultural and energy cooperation between Azerbaijan and Georgia,” it said.

Azerbaijani President’s office said that “successful development of bilateral ties” was noted at the meeting.

The Georgian PM is accompanied by Economy Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili, Energy Minister Kakha Kaladze and Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Tariel Khechikashvili

105 Georgian athletes will compete in the first European Games, which will open in Baku on Friday.