On March 4, Irakli Kobakhidze, the Prime Minister of Georgia, began his official visit to Uzbekistan, where he was welcomed by key officials, including Abdulla Aripov, the Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, and Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the President of Uzbekistan.

During the visit, Prime Minister Kobakhidze met with several Uzbek leaders, including Nuriddin Ismoilov, the Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of Uzbekistan's Oliy Majlis, and Tanzila Narbayeva, the Chair of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis. They discussed the productive cooperation between the two countries and ways to deepen bilateral ties. Kobakhidze emphasized the potential for expanding economic cooperation, particularly in trade, tourism, and transit. He highlighted Georgia's rapid economic growth and its liberal economic policies, which create favorable conditions for investors. He also noted the potential for collaboration in arts, science, education, and other fields.

Ismoilov congratulated Kobakhidze on his reappointment as Prime Minister and praised Georgia's democratic development. He also expressed optimism about the strengthening of inter-parliamentary dialogue and cooperation between the two countries. Kobakhidze further highlighted the importance of Georgia's strategic geographic location, connecting Europe with Asia, and the potential for increased cooperation in infrastructure projects like new highways, airports, and ports.

Later, on March 5, Kobakhidze met with Abdulla Aripov, the Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, to discuss the positive dynamics of their bilateral relations. The conversation focused on ongoing cooperation between the countries and the Georgia-Uzbekistan Intergovernmental Commission for Economic Cooperation. Both leaders agreed on the importance of tapping into the full potential of trade and investment and discussed various sectors for future collaboration. Kobakhidze invited Aripov to visit Georgia, emphasizing the importance of the Middle Corridor and the strategic location of both countries.

In the same meeting, Aripov praised the growing cooperation between Uzbekistan and Georgia, particularly in trade and cultural exchange. He reiterated that the governments of both countries should focus on implementing agreements and creating new proposals to further develop their relations.

On the same day, Kobakhidze met with Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the President of Uzbekistan, to discuss political relations and prospects for deepening economic ties. The conversation focused on Georgia's favorable investment environment, tourism, energy, real estate, manufacturing, logistics, and IT. The two leaders also explored further cooperation in multilateral international formats and discussed issues of territorial integrity. Mirziyoyev reaffirmed his strong support for Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The meeting concluded with a visit to the Presidential Palace, where the President hosted the Georgian delegation.

Georgia and Uzbekistan Agree to Continue Working on "Middle Corridor" to Strengthen East-West Trade

On March 5, Maka Botchorishvili, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, met with Bakhtiyor Saidov, her Uzbek counterpart, during the visit of the Prime Minister of Georgia to Uzbekistan to discuss the development of bilateral cooperation.

During the meeting, the ministers focused on expanding trade and economic relations between Georgia and Uzbekistan. They highlighted the ongoing collaboration on the "Middle Corridor," a key initiative connecting the East and West, and praised the work of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation. The ministers also explored opportunities to strengthen cooperation in culture, humanitarian affairs, education, science, sports, and tourism exchanges.

In addition to economic and cultural matters, they discussed regional security challenges and emphasized the importance of promoting peace. Maka Botchorishvili expressed gratitude for Uzbekistan’s continued support of Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. At the conclusion of the talks, both sides affirmed their commitment to further deepening the partnership between the two countries.