YEREVAN. – All matters in the South Caucasus region should be resolved peacefully. Irakli Alasania, the Minister of Defence of Georgia, stated this Thursday, in Armenia’s capital city Yerevan, during his joint news conference with Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan.   

To note, the Georgian defense minister arrived in Armenia on the same day, and on a two-day official visit. 

Alasania stressed that the Armenians and the Georgians are not only historical neighbors, but also friends, and the historical ties compel to develop relations. He informed that, during his talk with Ohanyan, they discussed joint programs, exchange of knowhow, education programs, and regional security matters. He added that Georgian PM Bidzina Ivanishvili’s recent visit to Armenia served as a proof of strengthening bilateral ties.     

In his turn, Seyran Ohanyan highly appreciated the cooperation with Georgia. He noted that the two parties shared the view of resolving regional conflicts solely through peace talks. Armenia’s defense minister also brought examples for the developing Armenian-Georgian cooperation.