Batumi, October 24, 2026 – The Europe Today: Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov met with Georgian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili in Batumi on October 22 to discuss prospects for strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across multiple sectors, according to the Turkmen Foreign Ministry.
During the meeting, the two ministers underscored the significance of Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov’s state visit to Georgia in July 2026, describing it as an important milestone in the development of relations between the two countries.
The discussions focused on cooperation in political and diplomatic affairs, trade and economic relations, transport and logistics, and humanitarian exchanges. Both sides explored opportunities to enhance collaboration in areas of mutual interest and further strengthen bilateral engagement.
Particular attention was given to making more effective use of existing transport corridors, expanding transit capacity and improving connectivity between the two countries. The ministers also discussed strengthening cooperation within the United Nations and other international organisations.
At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further developing bilateral relations and maintaining constructive dialogue on issues of mutual interest.
Later on October 22, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze hosted an official dinner for the foreign ministers of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, who were visiting Georgia.
According to the Georgian prime minister’s press service, Kobakhidze thanked the visiting ministers for their participation and emphasised that strengthening relations with Central Asian countries and expanding cooperation across various sectors remained key priorities for the Georgian government.
The dinner highlighted Georgia’s interest in deepening regional engagement and strengthening partnerships with Central Asian states, particularly in areas such as trade, transport, logistics and economic cooperation.
A meeting of the foreign ministers of Georgia and Central Asian countries is scheduled to take place in Batumi on October 23. The gathering is expected to provide an additional platform for dialogue on regional cooperation, connectivity and shared priorities.
