On July 16, within the framework of his working visit to Tbilisi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan held a meeting with the Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili.

Ararat Mirzoyan and Irakli Garibashvili commended the high level of Armenian-Georgian relations based on centuries-old friendship between the two peoples and expressed confidence that the further activation of political dialogue and official mutual visits will contribute to the strengthening of multi-sectoral cooperation between the two countries. Ararat Mirzoyan noted that the further development of relations with Georgia is of strategic importance for Armenia.

The sides emphasized the importance of undertaking appropriate steps towards strengthening economic cooperation and highlighted the work of the Armenian-Georgian Intergovernmental Commission. They discussed issues related to the facilitation of the process of transit cargo transportation through the territory of Georgia and the expansion of transport opportunities.

During the meeting the interlocutors discussed a number of issues related to regional security and stability.

Ararat Mirzoyan expressed gratitude to the Georgian side for hosting the meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan and for their willingness to contribute to peace and stability in the region.

The interlocutors exchanged views on the normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan.