Georgian Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili on Monday held a meeting with his Qatari counterpart Soltan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi, as part of his visit to New York.

The pair stressed Qatar’s support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Trade and economic cooperation and the countries’ “great potential” in this regard were in focus, the Georgian MFA said.

The FMs also reviewed the successful operation of Qatar Airlines in Georgia which “contributed to the deepening of people-to-people ties.”

The dignitaries agreed to work with the involvement of relevant agencies to deepen economic ties and sign relevant trade agreements, the press statement reads.

The PM-led Georgian delegation left for the US on Sunday to attend the UNGA 77th Session. The delegation includes Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili, Education Minister Mikheil Chkhenkeli, and Head of Government Administration Revaz Javelidze.

The UNGA 77th session opened on 13 September, with the top-tier debate running from 20 September to 26 September.

On the margins of #UNGA, met 🇶🇦 State FM Soltan Bin Saad Al-Muraikhi. 🇬🇪🇶🇦 coop in various areas is steadily moving forward, gaining new opportunities. Having strengthening of trade& economic bonds on the priority agenda, we are ready to continue working together in coming years. pic.twitter.com/vesinmPvMq

— Ilia Darchiashvili (@iliadarch) September 19, 2022