Nikoloz Samkharadze, Chair of the Foreign Relations Committee and Head of the Georgia–Japan Friendship Group, together with First Deputy Chair of the Economic Policy Committee Irakli Mezurnishvili, met with members of Japan’s House of Representatives, Makishima Karen and Kawasaki Hideto, the Georgian Parliament reported.

During the meeting, the sides reviewed prospects for parliamentary cooperation and highlighted the importance of planned exchange visits scheduled for 2026.

Discussions focused on bilateral cooperation and specific joint initiatives, including the development of disaster response and prevention mechanisms, an area in which Japan has extensive expertise. Cooperation in the field of cybersecurity was also addressed.

Looking ahead, the participants emphasized the potential for establishing a twinning partnership between the Georgian city of Tskaltubo and the Japanese city of Hakone, noting that both are well known for their resort infrastructure and healing springs.

The meeting was attended by Japanese lawmakers Makishima Karen and Kawasaki Hideto, who also serves as a parliamentary vice-president for digital transformation, as well as Japan’s Ambassador to Georgia, Ishizuka Hideki.