Turkey, Georgia agree to establish high-level strategic council
By Rashid Shirinov
Georgia and Turkey have agreed on formation of a strategic high-level council, the administration of the Georgian government reported.
The relevant document was signed by Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili and Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim. The signing ceremony was held in Ankara during Giorgi Kvirikashvili’s official visit to Turkey.
The document reads that the cooperation will deepen between the Georgian and Turkish governments in the field of investment promotion and protection.
The parties also signed several other agreements on cooperation, including in the field economy, transport, social protection and employment.
The cooperation between Turkey and Georgia has gathered momentum in recent years. Currently, the neighboring countries enjoy free trade relations between each other.
The goods exchange between the countries mostly consists of electricity, metals, fertilizers, clothing, fishery, cars, pharmaceutical goods, furniture, paper and cables supplies.
As a sign of high bilateral relations, the citizens of both countries enjoy a visa-free regime for touristic travels. In addition, Turkish and Georgian citizens travel to each other’s country without passport, using only their national identity documents.
The two nations also work together in international projects. Azerbaijan, Turkey and Georgia together cooperate in energy and transportation projects.
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Rashid Shirinov is AzerNews’ staff journalist, follow him on Twitter: @RashidShirinov
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