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Georgia vice speaker says ties with Azerbaijan underpin economic development

18 January 2026 12:21 (UTC +04:00)

Georgia says ties with Azerbaijan, Türkiye and Armenia support economy and security

Georgia’s relations with Azerbaijan, Türkiye and Armenia provide a foundation for the country’s economic development and national security, a senior Georgian lawmaker has said, APA' Georgia bureau reports.

Speaking to local media, Sozar Subari, deputy speaker of the Parliament of Georgia, said Tbilisi must safeguard its security while continuing to pursue a multi vector foreign policy.

He stressed that balanced relations with neighbouring countries remain a key pillar of stability for Georgia, particularly ties with Azerbaijan, Türkiye and Armenia.

Subari also addressed Georgia’s aspirations to join the European Union, saying the country remains committed to the path of European integration.

“The Georgian government has stated that it will be better prepared for EU membership by 2030. We are already on this path, and if the European Union still exists by that time, we will be ready for membership,” he said.

Commenting on Georgia’s prospects of joining NATO, Subari said the experience of Ukraine had shown that the alliance’s doors had not been as open as repeatedly declared over the years.

Georgia has long pursued closer ties with Western institutions while maintaining strategic relations with its regional neighbours.