Within the framework of the official visit of the Turkmen delegation to Georgia, a meeting took place between Head of the Delegation Mr. N.Atagulyev and the Prime Minister of Georgia H.E. Mr. I.Kobakhidze.

N. Atagulyyev conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from President of Turkmenistan His Excellency Mr. Serdar Berdimuhamedov and from the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, His Excellency Mr. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

During the meeting, the sides noted with satisfaction the steady progress in the development of friendly relations and constructive cooperation between the two countries. It was also emphasized that the parties have successfully cooperated in a multilateral format, in particular within the framework of the United Nations.

The participants of the meeting also discussed a range of pressing issues related to the further development of cooperation in the trade and economic, transport and energy, as well as cultural and humanitarian spheres. Special emphasis was placed on the pivotal role of high-level visits in deepening political dialogue and strengthening mutual trust between the countries.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining regular contacts at various levels and to continuing sustained efforts toward the practical implementation of the agreements reached.

Turkmenistan and Georgia aim to expand their trade and economic partnership

On 30 March 2026, as part of an official visit, a meeting was held between Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Mr. N.Atagulyev and the Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia Ms. M.Kvrivishvili.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of bilateral economic relations. Particular attention was paid to the expansion of trade and economic cooperation, the promotion of mutual investment, as well as the implementation of joint projects in priority areas. The parties expressed interest in strengthening cooperation in the fields of energy, transport, the digital economy, and innovation, emphasizing the importance of creating favorable conditions for direct contacts between the business communities of Turkmenistan and Georgia.

The role of the Intergovernmental Turkmen–Georgian Commission on Economic Cooperation was particularly emphasized in coordinating bilateral interaction, ensuring a structured dialogue between relevant agencies, and implementing the agreements reached.

At the end of the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their commitment to further deepening bilateral cooperation and continuing constructive dialogue.

Development of Transport and Logistics Corridors: Visit of the Turkmen Delegation to the Ports of Georgia

On 31 March 2026, within the framework of an official visit, a meeting was held between the Turkmen delegation led by Mr. N.Atagulyev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, and the management of the Port of Poti. The meeting was also attended by Ms. T.Ioseliani, Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, as well as representatives of JSC “Georgian Railway”, the Maritime Transport Agency of Georgia, and other officials.

Taking note of the positive dynamics in Turkmen–Georgian relations, the parties emphasized that the transport and logistics sector constitutes one of the key areas of bilateral partnership.

In this context, both parties expressed their interest in the implementation and further development of international transport and transit corridors, including the Caspian Sea–Black Sea Corridor, the Lapis Lazuli Corridor, and the ‘Green Ports’ initiative.

During the meeting, the parties also discussed prospects for increasing cargo throughput, further developing multimodal logistics solutions, introducing advanced technologies to expedite transit freight processing, and enhancing coordination between rail and maritime carriers. The prospects for integrating the ports of Turkmenbashi and Poti into the international East–West transport corridors were considered.

Special attention was given to the exchange of experience in the management of port terminals, as well as to exploring opportunities for implementing joint investment projects.

As a result of the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their commitment to establishing a sustainable and modern logistics chain that will serve as a key component in the development of interregional economic ties.

Following the negotiations, the Turkmen delegation undertook a guided tour of the ports of Poti and Anaklia, which enabled them to assess their operational capacity and potential for infrastructure development.