Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze met with Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The conversation at the meeting focused on the political relations between the two countries, also ways to further deepen their trade and economic ties.

Underscoring the importance of connectivity, the parties emphasized the cooperation between Georgia and Uzbekistan. The Prime Minister spoke about projects seeking further to cement Georgia’s transit function.

Emphasis at the meeting was made on Georgia’s favorable investment environment and opportunities offered to investors in the form of access to a multimillion market. In this context, the potential existing in the areas of tourism, energy, real estate, manufacturing, logistics, and IT was underlined.

The parties also discussed prospects of deeper cooperation in the fields of tourism, education, culture, and sports.

The conversation at the meeting touched on the cooperation of the two countries in multilateral international formats.

The Prime Minister thanked the President of Uzbekistan for strongly supporting Georgia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev hosted the Georgian Head of Government and his delegation at the Presidential Palace of Uzbekistan.