BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 23. Uzbekistan and
Georgia are seeking to expand trade, investment and transport
cooperation following the establishment of a strategic partnership,
Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov said.
This was announced by FM Saidov on his Telegram channel
following his meeting with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli
Kobakhidze in Batumi on October 22.
In a post shared on social media, Saidov stated that, in a
meeting, he conveyed the greetings and best wishes of Uzbek
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to PM Kobakhidze.
He noted that Kobakhidze’s official visit to Uzbekistan in March
2025 and Mirziyoyev’s state visit to Georgia in July 2026 had elevated bilateral relations to a new
level. The signing of a Declaration on Strategic
Partnership during Mirziyoyev’s visit marked a milestone in
bilateral cooperation, Saidov said.
The meeting focused on expanding trade, economic and investment
ties, increasing bilateral trade turnover and advancing joint
projects in transport and logistics. The officials also exchanged
views on regional and international issues.
During his visit to Batumi, Saidov also met with Zurab
Pataradze, chairman of the government of Georgia’s Autonomous
Republic of Adjara.
Saidov reaffirmed Uzbekistan’s commitment to strengthening its
strategic partnership with Georgia and advancing new practical
initiatives to deepen bilateral cooperation.
