During the visit to the Republic of Tajikistan, we signed both a Joint Communiqué and several bilateral agreements that will contribute to deepening cooperation between our countries, - Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said at the briefing held with President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon.

“It was a great honor for me to meet with President Rahmon today.

We held productive and meaningful discussions covering a broad range of issues related to our bilateral cooperation. This year, the Republic of Tajikistan celebrates the 35th anniversary of its independence. Allow me to extend my sincere congratulations and wish you - Mr. President - and the friendly people of Tajikistan peace, prosperity and continued success.

I would also like to take this opportunity to once again express my gratitude to the leadership of the Republic of Tajikistan for its consistent support for Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders.

Today, we discussed various aspects of our cooperation, including collaboration within international organizations and reaffirmed our commitment to continuing active cooperation in multilateral formats.

Particular attention was devoted to our trade and economic relations. We emphasized the importance of further deepening economic cooperation and noted that there remains considerable untapped potential, particularly in expanding trade, which deserves focused attention from both sides.

I would especially like to highlight our agreement to establish an Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation. This mechanism will serve as an important platform for advancing cooperation across all sectors. The Georgian side is fully committed to making every effort to further strengthen and expand economic relations between our countries.

We also discussed prospects for enhancing cooperation in the fields of transport and logistics. We underlined the strategic importance of the Middle Corridor and stressed the need to intensify joint efforts to attract additional cargo flows and strengthen regional connectivity.

In addition, we explored opportunities to expand cooperation in the tourism sector, where we also see significant potential for closer collaboration.

High-level visits and sustained political dialogue are essential for the continued development of our bilateral relations. I had the pleasure of inviting Mr. President to pay an official visit to Georgia. We sincerely hope that he will be able to visit our country in the near future and we look forward to welcoming him to Georgia.

I would also like to express my heartfelt appreciation for the respect shown to our great poet Shota Rustaveli, whose name now graces one of the streets of Dushanbe and whose monument has been erected in your capital. This gesture is deeply meaningful to every Georgian and we are truly grateful for this honor.

I am confident that our relations will continue to develop at an even faster pace for the benefit of our countries, our peoples and our shared interests.

In closing, on behalf of myself and the entire Georgian delegation, I would like to thank you for your warm hospitality and generous welcome. I wish you every success in achieving your goals and in the continued prosperity of your country," she said.