The President of Türkiye congratulated Mikheil Kavelashvili on the election as Georgian President.

"Honorary President-elect, on behalf of myself and my people, I sincerely congratulate your Excellency on your election as the President of Georgia. We are linked to Georgia with a close neighbourhood and strategic partnership.

We wish you success in the fulfilment of this honourable duty. I am convinced that within your duty term, we will further develop friendly relations and close cooperation between our countries that serve our foreign interests and welfare in the region.

I would like to extend my best wishes. I wish Your Excellency health and prosperity, while friend Georgian people – revival and happiness", - reads the letter of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.