Parliament Speaker: Armenia–Azerbaijan peace talks and Turkey–Armenia normalisation offer bright prospects for regional stability

“Today, our region possesses immense potential to strengthen its role as a hub of trade, transport, energy, and digital connectivity. We should view the current period not only through the lens of challenges, but also as an opportunity for fostering closeness,” the Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia, Shalva Papuashvili, stated during his address at the 67th Plenary Session of PABSEC.

According to the Speaker of the Georgian Parliament, the development of the Middle Corridor has acquired particular significance. He further added that the countries of this region can transform it into an attractive and reliable link between regions and continents by enhancing transport infrastructure, improving logistics networks, facilitating trade, and promoting multimodal connectivity.

“A more stable neighbourhood is in the interest of every country represented in this assembly. Encouragingly, the ongoing peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as efforts aimed at advancing rapprochement between Türkiye and Armenia, offer hope for greater stability and cooperation in our vital region. Earlier this month, operations commenced on the modernised Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway line, a strategic joint project connecting Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Turkey. It is a clear example of how practical cooperation can generate shared benefits and advance our common vision of a more connected and prosperous region,” the Speaker has stated.