Ilham Aliyev and Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili had an expanded meeting

Following their private talk, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili have met in an expanded format with the participation of delegations.

Saluting the Georgian delegation, President Ilham Aliyev expressed his confidence that the visit would contribute to the development of brotherly bilateral relations. The head of state said the ties between the two countries and peoples had great history, adding that the two peoples had always lived in peace and stability. President Ilham Aliyev said Azerbaijan and Georgia were closely cooperating in the region. The head of state said the meeting involving the delegations would see discussions over various areas of bilateral relations. President Ilham Aliyev said ministers were maintaining close contacts in dealing with the issues of bilateral and regional cooperation.

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili said he was honored to be visiting Azerbaijan. Saying that he is accompanied by a delegation for the first time, Irakli Garibashvili said Georgia and Azerbaijan were close friends, strategic partners, neighbors and brotherly countries. He noted the importance of deepening the relations.