Georgia signs Declaration on Key Principles of European Security

By signing the declaration, Georgia, alongside the other participating states, reaffirmed its support for the principles of state sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the inviolability of internationally recognised borders. The document also recognises every state’s right to determine its own foreign relations and choose whether to join treaties, alliances, or international organisations.Ukraine occupies a prominent place in the text. The signatories, including Georgia, reiterated their firm support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders. The declaration states that “the path to peace in Ukraine should be decided with Ukraine” and that “any matter affecting European security should be decided with the Europeans”.The document further commits signatories to strengthening cooperation against hybrid threats, cyberattacks, foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI), terrorism, illicit drug trafficking, and migrant smuggling.Meanwhile, NATO member states among the signatories reaffirmed that the Alliance remains the cornerstone of their collective defence, while underscoring the importance of the transatlantic bond with the United States and Canada.Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze led Georgia’s delegation to the Dublin summit.Notably, the declaration does not establish a new military alliance or impose automatic collective defence obligations on its signatories; rather, it is designed to reinforce existing principles of international law and European security mechanisms.

Georgia’s FM holds phone call with UAE Deputy Prime Minister, discussi...

During the call, the ministers focused on prospects for deepening bilateral and multilateral cooperation between Georgia and the UAE. They welcomed the momentum in high-level exchange visits and highlighted Botchorishvili’s participation in the Sir Bani Yas Forum, scheduled for 13–15 November 2026.The two sides also discussed the recent incident in Abu Dhabi involving Georgian athletes.Georgian fighters Merab Dvalishvili and Saba Lazishvili have reportedly been fined 50,000 dirhams each for sharing video footage of the incident. Unofficial sources indicate that the promotion Real American Freestyle (RAF) will cover the fines. Earlier, Saba Lazishvili’s brother, Zviad Lazishvili, posted a video on social media stating that Saba and Merab are due to be released today at 17:00.

Berset: We will continue dialogue and cooperation with Georgia

According to him, membership in the Council of Europe entails a commitment to upholding certain values.“I am closely following developments. I know that there is currently a discussion concerning the examination of a certain issue at the Constitutional Court. We are monitoring this process and, as always, will remind everyone that membership in the Council of Europe also means a commitment to upholding certain values. All 46 Council of Europe member states have undertaken to uphold the European Convention on Human Rights and recognize the jurisdiction of the European Court of Human Rights. We have a framework within which we can develop relations and cooperation. I firmly believe that these principles must be constantly reaffirmed and that we must continue dialogue and joint discussions. We will certainly continue this dialogue and cooperation, including with Georgia,” Alain Berset stated.

Georgia’s PM: Joint Georgia–Azerbaijan projects safeguard reliable tra...

Highlighting established energy arteries and new clean energy ventures, Kobakhidze underscored the continental importance of the bilateral energy alliance.“Energy represents another critical dimension of the strategic relationship between Georgia and Azerbaijan. Jointly executed projects, including the Baku–Tbilisi–Ceyhan oil pipeline, the Baku–Tbilisi–Erzurum gas pipeline, the Baku–Supsa pipeline, and the Southern Gas Corridor, have for many years ensured the reliable transit of energy resources and strengthened both regional and European energy security.Furthermore, Georgia, alongside Azerbaijan, Romania, and Hungary, is actively developing the Green Energy Corridor, designed to transmit renewable energy and closely integrate the South Caucasus into the European energy market,” the Prime Minister added.Kobakhidze noted that the bilateral agenda encompasses extensive cooperation across defence, culture, education, agriculture, healthcare, tourism, and customs administration.“We stand ready to reinforce existing links and foster new joint initiatives. Prime Minister, today’s session allows us to review our shared achievements, examine current challenges, and agree on future priorities. I am confident that the commission’s work will advance concrete projects and unlock new opportunities for both our nations,” Kobakhidze concluded.

PM Ali Asadov: Strengthening ties with Georgia remains top foreign pol...

Highlighting the momentum behind high-level political dialogue, Asadov pointed to key leader visits as pivotal drivers of bilateral cooperation.“The dynamic pace of high-level political dialogue plays an essential role in deepening our ties. President Ilham Aliyev’s visit to Georgia in April, alongside your visit to Azerbaijan in May, was particularly significant. These engagements and the resulting agreements reaffirm the strategic depth of our relationship and bolster cooperation across multiple sectors. Furthermore, our nations consistently support one another within international organisations, particularly regarding territorial integrity and sovereignty,” Asadov noted.Turning to commercial ties, the Azerbaijani Prime Minister emphasised robust growth across trade and investment.“Trade and economic relations are demonstrating very positive momentum and expanding steadily. Georgia is Azerbaijan’s primary trading partner. Over the first nine months of this year, bilateral trade turnover surged by more than 40% year-on-year, reaching USD 1 billion,” Asadov stated.“Investment cooperation is showing similarly strong dynamics. Azerbaijan’s total investment footprint in Georgia stands at approximately USD 4 billion. Meanwhile, our jointly executed mega-projects, including the Southern Gas Corridor, play a vital role in ensuring energy security for both our region and wider Europe,” Asadov concluded.