BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 10. Turkmenistan and
Georgia have stepped up preparations for the forthcoming visit of
Turkmenistan’s President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
This was reported in a press release issued by the Georgian MFA,
citing a telephone conversation between Georgian Foreign Minister
Maka Bochorishvili and Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov.
According to the ministry, the sides reviewed issues related to
bilateral cooperation and preparations for Berdimuhamedov's planned
visit to Georgia.
Moreover, the parties also discussed prospects for expanding
ties between Georgia and the countries of Central Asia.
The ministers further exchanged views on the future development
of Georgian-Turkmen relations and stressed the importance of
maintaining dialogue at the high level, according to the
ministry.
Meanwhile, Turkmenistan and Georgia maintain close cooperation
in the field of regional transport connectivity, primarily through
the advancement of the Trans-Caspian and Middle Corridor logistics
network. This route serves as a vital link between Central Asia,
the South Caucasus, and European markets via the Caspian and Black
seas.
A critical component of this transport system is the Caspian Sea
ferry and port infrastructure. Within this framework, Turkmenistan
operates the Turkmenbashi International Seaport, while Georgia
provides access through the ports of Poti and Batumi. Together,
these facilities support multimodal cargo transportation,
integrating rail, maritime, and road networks to facilitate the
movement of goods between Central Asia and Europe.
Meanwhile, in March 2026, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of
Ministers of Turkmenistan Nokerguly Atagulyev visited Georgia,
where he held discussions with local authorities focused on
logistics and transit infrastructure, including cooperation with
Georgian Black Sea ports such as Poti, which serve as key entry
points for goods imported into Georgia and subsequently supplied to
Turkmenistan via Azerbaijan and the Caspian Sea.
