Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibasvili said on Monday that the Peaceful Neighborhood Initiative does not contradict and does not replace any other format of cooperation. Garibashvili spoke about it at a press conference held after meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.

“On the contrary, it will help, and I believe that we will do many more important things together,” he said while welcoming the initiative announced by President Aliyev in Prague to create a tripartite (Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia) discussion format.

The Georgian Prime Minister indicated that during their meeting, the two sides discussed issues “which concern the strong partnership and cooperation between our countries.” According to the Prime Minister, they also reviewed the difficult situation in the world.

The President of Azerbaijan is on a 1-day visit to Tbilisi. The PM hosted President Aliyev at Chateau Mukhrani, where, according to the Georgian government’s press release, the two sides discussed the security environment in the region and the world, as well as the strategic partnership between the two countries, and increasing cooperation in trade and the economy. After their meeting, PM Garibashvili and President Aliyev led a joint press conference.