Georgia and Central Asian foreign ministers meet in Batumi for first joint talks

Foreign ministers of Georgia and Central Asian countries concluded their first joint meeting in Batumi. Attending were Turkmenistan's Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov, Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tleuberdi, Kyrgyzstan's Foreign Minister Zheenbek Kulubaev, Tajikistan's Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin and Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov.

The ministers discussed the dynamics of partnership relations between Georgia and the Central Asian countries. They stressed the importance of political dialogue based on common interests and of strengthening cooperation.

The parties highlighted the role of Georgia and the Central Asian countries in strengthening ties between Europe and Asia and gave particular attention to making full use of the potential of the Middle Corridor. They also analysed opportunities to deepen cooperation in key areas including economy, trade, transport and tourism.