The participants of the trilateral meeting between Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan issued a joint press release.

According to the statement, on April 17, 2025, at the initiative of Georgia’s Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili, Armenia’s Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, and Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, a trilateral meeting at the level of Deputy Foreign Ministers of Georgia, the Republic of Armenia, and the Republic of Azerbaijan was held in Tbilisi.

“At the beginning of the meeting, the participants—Georgia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Mr. Lasha Darsalia, Armenia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Mr. Vahan Kostanyan, and Azerbaijan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Mr. Elnur Mammadov—welcomed the first trilateral meeting of representatives from the three South Caucasus countries and noted that the three countries possess untapped potential for cooperation, which should be based on full respect for each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The meeting focused on developing trilateral cooperation in areas of common interest, aimed at promoting sustainable economic growth and prosperity in the region. Additionally, cooperation in these areas will help overcome common challenges and ultimately contribute to ensuring long-term stability and rapid development of the South Caucasus region. The meeting served as a platform for open exchange of ideas and presentation of views on possible directions of cooperation.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties positively assessed the constructive environment of the meeting, which is considered an initial stage for strengthening trust and conducting dialogue at a higher level,” the press release reads.