The Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili conducted a meeting with Ashot Smbatyan, the Armenian Ambassador to Georgia. According to the press office of the Parliament, the discussions encompassed several important topics of mutual interest.

At the outset of the meeting, both officials underscored the longstanding and historically robust friendship between Georgia and Armenia. They reaffirmed their mutual commitment to enhancing parliamentary cooperation, recognizing the importance of this partnership for the continued development of both nations.

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to an examination of the current political landscape in both countries, with particular attention to Armenia’s increasing Western orientation. This shift was exemplified by the recent signing of the Charter of Strategic Partnership between Armenia and the United States. The officials acknowledged the broader implications of this development for regional geopolitics.

Further, the discussion turned to the future trajectory of Georgia-US and Armenia-US relations. Both parties concurred that these bilateral relationships would likely be shaped by the policies of the incoming US President, Donald Trump, suggesting that his administration’s approach to the South Caucasus could have profound effects on the region’s diplomatic dynamics.

Finally, the meeting addressed the ongoing situation in the South Caucasus. Both Speaker Papuashvili and Ambassador Smbatyan emphasized the critical importance of preserving peace and stability in the region, highlighting the role that both Georgia and Armenia must play in maintaining a secure and cooperative regional environment.