Georgia-Azerbaijan political and economic cooperation discussed in Adjara

Chairman of the Government of Georgia's Autonomous Republic of Adjara Zurab Pataradze held a meeting with Azerbaijani Ambassador to Georgia Faig Guliyev and Consul General in Batumi Fuad Azizov.

Report's Georgian bureau informs, citing the Adjara government, that the meeting discussed prospects for expanding the existing political and economic cooperation between Georgia and Azerbaijan.

Pataradze said that after serving for many years as Georgia's ambassador to Azerbaijan, holding his first diplomatic meeting with Azerbaijani representatives in his new position was of special importance to him.

The sides emphasized the dynamic development of economic relations between the two countries. The meeting also discussed the growth of trade turnover, the expansion of tourism ties and cooperation in the transport sector.

It was noted that two flights are currently operated weekly on the Baku-Batumi route, while from June, flights are planned to be operated on a daily basis.

During the meeting, the sides also exchanged views on Adjara's tourism potential, business forums that could be held in the region and investment opportunities. It was stated that the region is ready to host international events and business platforms.