Baku:President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, held a meeting with George Zakarashvili, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to Azerbaijan, on October 16. During the meeting, the ambassador presented his credentials to President Aliyev.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, President Aliyev reminisced about his state visit to Georgia in April and the warm hospitality he received. He emphasized the longstanding history and promising future of Azerbaijan-Georgia relations, highlighting the successful development of friendly ties and strategic partnership between the two nations, along with the close bonds shared by their peoples.

President Aliyev expressed his good wishes for the ambassador’s success in his new role. In response, Ambassador Zakarashvili conveyed his gratitude and honor in serving as ambassador to Azerbaijan, a nation he described as a strategic partner. He emphasized his commitment to strengthening the cooperation between the two countries.

The discussions between the two leaders covered the enhancement of bilateral political relations and explored avenues for cooperation in sectors such as economy and trade, energy security, transport, and communications. They also acknowledged the significance of joint projects in the energy and transport sectors, which hold importance not only for the region but also on a global scale.