The Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia responded to recent Azerbaijani media reports claiming that “tariff barriers are obstructing fuel transit from Azerbaijan to Armenia via Georgia.”

The ministry stated that on December 5, 2019, Georgia received a request from partner countries for a one-time fuel transit through its territory. Following this, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze instructed Georgian Railways to carry out the transit free of charge, and this decision was formally communicated to all relevant parties.

“Georgia has always been and remains a strategic and reliable partner for both Armenia and Azerbaijan. We have consistently supported peace and regional cooperation,” the ministry emphasized.