Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili held a face-to-face meeting with Turkmenistan’s President Serdar Berdimuhamedov during the latter’s official visit to Georgia.

According to the Presidential Administration, Kavelashvili stated that Serdar Berdimuhamedov’s first state visit to Georgia marks an important milestone in the development of bilateral relations and serves as a clear indication of strengthened high-level political dialogue between the two countries.

During the meeting, the sides discussed prospects for expanding cooperation between Georgia and Turkmenistan. Particular attention was paid to deepening trade and economic ties, promoting investments, and enhancing cooperation in the fields of energy, transport, and logistics, as well as making more effective use of the strategic potential of the Middle Corridor.

“The parties noted that Georgia, as a key link connecting Europe and Asia, is interested in further developing transit connections, including through the future opportunities offered by the Black Sea ports and the Anaklia Deep Sea Port,” the Presidential Administration said.

The presidents also discussed strengthening cooperation in the fields of culture, education, and science. The importance of people-to-people contacts, the development of youth and academic exchange programs, and support for joint cultural initiatives were highlighted.

The official visit of President Berdimuhamedov to Georgia began today. A face-to-face meeting between Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and Serdar Berdimuhamedov, as well as bilateral meetings with Georgian ministers, are scheduled for tomorrow.