On July 22, a series of high-level meetings in Tbilisi reaffirmed the long-term partnership between Georgia and Azerbaijan, with both sides emphasizing mutual efforts toward stability in the South Caucasus. During a joint press briefing, Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov underscored the importance of political stability and strategic cooperation to promote regional security and economic growth.

In her remarks, Botchorishvili emphasized the importance of political stability in both countries for safeguarding their shared interests. "We have always stressed, and I want to reiterate, that Georgia is interested in ensuring stability in our region and continuously makes efforts toward this goal," she stated, highlighting the honor of hosting a recent trilateral meeting as a significant contribution to cooperation. She added, "In the current geopolitical environment, political stability in Georgia and Azerbaijan serves to protect our common interests. We must further strengthen our relations, taking into account the national interests of our countries and effectively utilizing existing potential."

Jeyhun Bayramov underlined the value of joint projects, stating that they contribute not only to national development but also to broader regional growth. "Major projects implemented with the joint participation of our countries have made a significant contribution not only to the development of Azerbaijan and Georgia but also to a broader regional geography as a whole," Bayramov stated. He highlighted key initiatives such as the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline, the Southern Gas Corridor, and the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway. Pointing out that Azerbaijan is a major investor in Georgia with total investments reaching $3.6 billion, Bayramov also emphasized the importance of expanding cooperation in alternative energy. He noted a project to transport green energy from the Caspian basin through Georgia and across the Black Sea to European markets.

Addressing the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Bayramov noted that the topic was thoroughly discussed during his talks with Botchorishvili. He expressed cautious optimism but stated, "Unfortunately, Armenia has yet to fulfill its commitments." He cited constitutional territorial claims by Armenia and the continued activities of the OSCE Minsk Group as key barriers to lasting peace. For her part, Botchorishvili reaffirmed Georgia’s support for regional peace and stability, noting that Georgia closely follows the Armenia-Azerbaijan dialogue and hopes for a peace agreement.

As part of his official visit, Jeyhun Bayramov also met with Shalva Papuashvili, the Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia. Papuashvili underlined the resilience of Georgian-Azerbaijani relations amid global challenges, describing them as long-standing and successful. In addition, Bayramov held meetings with Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili and Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze. During these talks, both sides reaffirmed their strategic partnership, underscoring the importance of sustained high-level dialogue and cooperation on joint infrastructure and energy initiatives, the development of the Middle Corridor, and regional peace.