The Azerbaijan-Georgia-Turkey trilateral format is a very good example of how countries that respect each other's sovereignty and national interests can effectively and successfully cooperate, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said during a joint briefing with President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan, First Channel of Georgia reports.

According to the head of the Georgian government, it is important to further develop strategic co-operation between Georgia and Turkey in all directions.

"We believe that regional cooperation is important, and its goal should be to promote peace and stability, as well as the development of our countries. In this regard, the trilateral format of Azerbaijan-Georgia-Turkey is a very good example of how countries that respect each other's sovereignty and national interests can effectively and successfully cooperate and how important projects for the region can be realized through such cooperation. We also had a conversation about various strategic projects linking our countries.

Of course, further development of our strategic co-operation in all directions is very important. We also had a conversation about other dimensions of cooperation, such as cooperation in education, defense, and security. Of course, we attach special importance to every aspect of cooperation. Mr. President, this meeting once again revealed our common interest in caring for further deepening of our cooperation and strategic partnership, which is important for realizing the interests of our people. Once again, I would like to express my deepest gratitude for the warm hospitality," Kobakhidze said.