Georgian president, ambassador discuss priorities of mission to Azerbaijan

Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili received Giorgi Zakarashvili, appointed Ambassador of Georgia to Azerbaijan, the President's Administration said, according to Georgian media, cited by Report.

The sides discussed the importance of the strategic partnership between Georgia and Azerbaijan and prospects for further deepening bilateral relations.

"Attention was focused on the long-standing friendly relations between Georgia and Azerbaijan, as well as the role of the two countries in promoting peace, stability and economic development in the region," the administration said.

"President of Georgia congratulated Giorgi Zakarashvili on the beginning of his diplomatic mission and wished him success in his further activities," the Georgian President's Administration said.