Uzbekistan and Georgia step up strategic partnership

An official delegation of the Republic of Uzbekistan headed by Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov paid a working visit to Georgia on July 8-9. The program of the visit included a number of high-level meetings, during which issues of strengthening bilateral relations, expanding economic cooperation and coordinating positions on topical issues on the international agenda were discussed.

During the talks with Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili, the parties confirmed the high level of political contacts, as well as outlined a course for further strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation in the fields of economy, culture and education.

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze held a meeting with the head of the Uzbek Foreign Ministry, during which they discussed the prospects for intensifying the political dialogue, the implementation of bilateral projects, as well as long-term priorities for economic cooperation.

Special attention was paid to strengthening cooperation between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the two countries. Following the talks with Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili, a cooperation program for 2025-2026 was signed, covering a wide range of areas — from consular issues to diplomatic exchange.

Negotiations were also held with Speaker of the Georgian Parliament Shalva Papuashvili, where the importance of parliamentary diplomacy in strengthening trust and mutual understanding between states was emphasized.

Special emphasis was placed on trade and economic partnership in the agenda of the visit. The meeting with Georgian Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Mariam Kvrivishvili was held in the context of discussing measures to expand investment cooperation and implement joint infrastructure and logistics projects.

During the visit, a separate meeting was held with the Minister of Education and Science Givi Mikanadze. The parties discussed the prospects of scientific exchange, the development of academic partnership and the launch of educational initiatives between universities of the two countries.

At the end of the visit, the delegation of Uzbekistan laid flowers in the Alisher Navoi Park in Tbilisi, emphasizing the cultural and spiritual closeness between the peoples. The park is a symbol of long-standing humanitarian ties and respect for the common historical heritage.

The visit confirmed the high level of trust between Uzbekistan and Georgia, as well as the desire to form a sustainable strategic partnership in key areas.