Georgia’s deputy FM calls ties with Armenia ‘exemplary,’ vital for regional d

Georgia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Lasha Darsalia has said that relations with Armenia are exemplary and important for the development of the entire South Caucasus.

“Armenia–Georgia bilateral relations are officially strategic, but I think the word ‘strategic’ is not sufficient to describe the brotherly relations that exist between Georgia and Armenia. Today they are very strong in all respects,” the Georgian Deputy Foreign Minister told Armenpress on the margins of the Yerevan Dialogue 2026 forum.

He pointed to very good cooperation in economic, political, and other fields, as well as in international organizations.

“The cooperation between Armenia and Georgia is exemplary, and it is truly very important for the development of the whole region. As for the prospects for further development of relations, I can say that there is still a lot of potential that we need to explore; perhaps there is more room to further deepen economic ties. There are many areas where we can deepen our relations, and this is actually our main goal. We have very good cooperation not only between states, but also at the inter-agency level. Almost all agencies of Georgia and Armenia cooperate very well and very closely, but there are areas where many things can still be improved in the future,” Darsalia emphasized.

Referring to the importance and significance of the already traditional Yerevan Dialogue international forum, Darsalia noted that it is becoming a very important platform not only for the region but also for other actors.

“There were very good discussions during the conference, and I myself participated in the discussion on connectivity in the South Caucasus. We were talking about the importance of our region and the role that it can play in connecting the wider region and different parts of the world,” the Georgian Deputy Foreign Minister said.

According to him, the transit role of the South Caucasus is increasing, and the region’s importance is rising, especially in today’s turbulent world, when many developments are taking place around the South Caucasus.

“Our region now has the opportunity to become a truly connecting region, and regional cooperation is something that Georgia strongly promotes. We have all been searching for and waiting for this opportunity for the past 35 years. This region went through many tragedies, wars, conflicts, and a great deal of chaos in the 1990s, and today we truly have the opportunity to turn it into a space of cooperation and peace. This will make our region an important hub for international trade, investment, and connectivity,” Darsalia emphasized.