Erdoğan’s peace-oriented policy is vital in today’s fragmented world, says Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili
Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili has underscored the strategic importance of his talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Antalya, praising Ankara’s peace-driven diplomacy and signalling potential Turkish involvement in the Anaklia deep-sea port project.
Summing up his visit to Türkiye, Kavelashvili highlighted strong mutual interest in developing the Middle Corridor, a vital Eurasian transit route in which Georgia and Türkiye serve as key anchors.
“We discussed the Anaklia port, and Türkiye expressed interest in becoming involved in the project. Meanwhile, the Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway resumed operations on 2 June following modernisation, with freight turnover growing substantially. These developments serve the strategic interests of both nations,” Kavelashvili said.
From a geopolitical standpoint, Kavelashvili stressed the alignment between Tbilisi and Ankara in pursuing stability amid global volatility.
“Politically, what matters most is the convergence of our peaceful policies. A major regional power like Türkiye positions itself as a champion of peace, something clearly evident in President Erdoğan’s address at the UN climate conference. During our meeting, I emphasised how fortunate we are to have a good neighbour that shares our approach to current global challenges,” he stated.
“International law and traditional diplomatic frameworks have eroded today; the world has become multipolar, and established centres of gravity no longer exist. At precisely such a moment, the policy pursued by President Erdoğan and Türkiye is indispensable, a policy rooted in peace, mutual respect, mutual trust, and shared values that we cherish and uphold. The dynamic growth of our bilateral relations is a direct reflection of this,” Kavelashvili continued.
Kavelashvili attended the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya on 11 November before holding bilateral talks with Erdoğan today.