We are outraged and upset by the events in Yerevan and welcome settlement of the situation by peaceful means, Georgian PM Giorgi Kvirikashvili said at the meeting with the Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian on Monday, Georgia Online reports.

The PM noted that the Georgian authorities welcome any step by the Armenian Government towards the full de-escalation of the situation, the Georgian Government press-service reports.

“At the meeting, the sides discussed issues related to the bilateral ties, as well as trade and economic partnership. Besides, the growth dynamics of visitors from Armenia was noted and interest was expressed to further deepen cooperation in the sphere of transport,” the government administration statement reads.   

The meeting also addressed issues on the continuation of cooperation in the area of energy. Specifically, the sides welcomed the construction of the new high-voltage transmission line.