Irakli Kobakhidze, Prime Minister of Georgia held a meeting with Viktor Orban, Prime Minister of Hungary who is currently the President of the Council of the European Union.

During a face-to-face meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between Georgia and Hungary and cooperation in various fields. The importance of Hungarian Prime Minister’s visit during Hungary’s EU Council Presidency was emphasized, confirming Hungary’s support for Georgia’s priorities. Irakli Kobakhidze noted that EU integration is a key priority of Georgia"s foreign policy. He thanked Prime Minister Orban for Hungary’s support on the path to Euro-integration, highlighting Hungary’s significant role in Georgia’s candidacy process.

After the bilateral meeting, discussions continued in an expanded format. They addressed specific initiatives for cooperation in various sectors, including the further expansion of trade and economic ties. The importance of developing trade and economic relations with Hungary was stressed, along with the significance of agreements on investment cooperation.

The dignitaries also discussed collaboration in the tourism sector and the positive dynamics in this area. The conversation touched on joint projects undertaken by Georgia and Hungary, highlighting the importance of the Black Sea Submarine Electricity Cable and noting that similar projects will continue to receive significant attention in the future.