The 13^th Meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission for Economic Cooperation between Georgia and Armenia was convened under the chairmanship of Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan.

The meeting covered matters about the economic cooperation between Georgia and Armenia, and the cooperation prospects in the directions of economic relations and trade, also transport, energy, tourism, culture, and education.

As the Head of the Georgian Government pointed out, “Armenia is one of the key trade partners of Georgia, maintaining a spot among the top 10 trade partners of Georgia over the recent years. According to 2023 statistics, Armenia, similar to the year before, ranks 6th among Georgia’s main trade partner countries in terms of trade turnover.”

Garibashvili stressed that the Commission was an “important platform” for strengthening the economic, trade, transport, and cultural ties.

“The conversation touched on the importance of peace and stability in the region. The Head of Government emphasized that Georgia will continue its efforts toward promoting the peace process, and that the country is ready to maintain engagement in this direction in the future.

After the meeting’s conclusion, the parties signed the Joint Declaration on the Establishment of Strategic Partnership between Georgia and the Republic of Armenia. The document was signed on Georgia’s behalf by Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili and on behalf of the Republic of Armenia by Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia,” reads the press statement.