Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan today met with Georgian Parliament Speaker Archil Talakvadze on the sidelines of his official visit to Georgia, the press service at the government reported.

Appreciating the ongoing cooperation between the Armenian and Georgian governments and parliaments, Mr. Talakvadze emphasized that Prime Minister Pashinyan’s visit will help strengthen and expand ties between the two nations. He highly valued the partnership between the Armenian and Georgian parliamentarians on both bilateral and international platforms.

The Speaker of Georgian Parliament highlighted the role played by Georgian Armenians in his country’s development. In this connection, he noted that the Armenian community serves as a bridge for boosting interstate cooperation.

In turn, Nikol Pashinyan said the inter-parliamentary dialogue is of special importance in interstate relations. He appreciated the ongoing close interaction between lawmakers as they can go a long way toward strengthening the bonds of friendship between Armenia and Georgia.

Pashinyan and Talakvadze agreed that intensive dialogue can open up new opportunities for joint programs and projects. In conclusion, Pashinyan signed the Georgian Parliament’s Honorary Guest Book, the source said.