Georgian Prresidedent highlights strong cooperation with Türkiye at COP31

Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili called Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as a close friend, noting that their personal relationship reflects the longstanding ties between the two countries.

According to Anadolu news agency, speaking on the sidelines of the COP31 climate summit in Antalya, Kavelashvili underlined that Türkiye and Georgia maintain close cooperation across numerous sectors, with bilateral relations continuing to strengthen and expand into new areas.

Kavelashvili stressed that both nations share common values and political approaches, particularly regarding the preservation of national identity, traditions, peace and stability.

Kavelashvili underlined the growing cooperation between Türkiye and Georgia in renewable energy, energy efficiency and environmental protection.

Noting that both countries face increasing risks from climate-related natural disasters, he called for stronger coordination, information sharing and joint measures to improve disaster preparedness and protect agriculture and food security.

He also emphasized that environmental challenges transcend national borders and require collective action.

Echoing Erdogan’s remarks, Kavelashvili pointed out that neighboring countries share interconnected ecosystems, meaning environmental pollution in one country can directly affect another.

He concluded by calling for deeper cooperation to protect the shared natural heritage of Türkiye, Georgia and the wider region.