Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia Shalva Papuashvili met with President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov.

The parties noted the friendly relations between Georgia and Kyrgyzstan.

The discussions focused on bilateral relations and cooperation within international organisations. Particular attention was paid to the benefits of fully harnessing the potential of the Middle Corridor.

In this regard, the parties discussed strategically important projects, including the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan Railway and the Anaklia Deep Sea Port.

The importance of cooperation between the two parliaments in establishing the relevant legislative framework was emphasised.

The meeting took place as part of Shalva Papuashvili’s ongoing official visit to the Kyrgyz Republic.

The Georgian parliamentary delegation includes: Ilia Injia, Vice-Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia; David Matikashvili, Chair of the Procedural Issues Committee and Head of the Georgia–Kyrgyzstan Parliamentary Friendship Group; Davit Sherazadishvili, Deputy Chair of the Agriculture Committee; and Giorgi Chkonia, Member of Parliament and member of the Georgia–Kyrgyzstan Parliamentary Friendship Group.