Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov met with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze in Batumi to discuss expanding trade, economic and investment cooperation, increasing bilateral trade and advancing joint transport and logistics projects.
The meeting was reported by Saidov.
At the start of the talks, Uzbekistan’s foreign minister conveyed greetings and best wishes from President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Kobakhidze.
The sides noted that bilateral relations had reached a new level following two visits. In March 2025, the Georgian prime minister paid an official visit to Uzbekistan.
In July 2026, Mirziyoyev made a state visit to Georgia. The two sides described the signing of a Declaration on Strategic Partnership as an important milestone in the development of bilateral cooperation.
The participants also exchanged views on regional and international issues.
During his visit to Batumi, Saidov also met with Zurab Pataradze, head of the government of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara.
Saidov said Uzbekistan would continue working to strengthen its strategic partnership with Georgia and develop new practical initiatives under the partnership.
