President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his Georgian counterpart Mikheil Kavelashvili held a bilateral meeting at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, followed by a joint press conference.
In his remarks, President Erdoğan emphasized the enduring commitment of Türkiye and Georgia to cooperate for peace and prosperity across the region and beyond. “Our discussions today once again reaffirmed our shared vision—not only to address today's challenges but also to shape the future of our region together," the President stated.
President Erdoğan underlined the strength of bilateral economic ties, noting that Türkiye has been Georgia's largest trading partner for 17 consecutive years. “We have surpassed our previous trade target of USD 3 billion and are steadily advancing toward our new goal of USD 5 billion. With over 2,000 Turkish companies operating in Georgia and investments approaching USD 2.5 billion, our economic partnership continues to deepen. In addition, Turkish contractors have successfully undertaken more than 300 projects worth USD 5.5 billion, reflecting strong interest in Georgia's infrastructure sector," the President said.
Highlighting cooperation in transport and logistics, President Erdoğan stressed the importance of the Baku–Tbilisi–Kars Railway—an essential component of the Middle Corridor—operating at full capacity. The President also pointed to significant potential for further collaboration in the defense industry and military cooperation.
For his part, President Kavelashvili underlined the importance of the strategic partnership and friendly bilateral ties between Türkiye and Georgia, noting that economic and trade relations remain a top priority. He reaffirmed that Türkiye is Georgia's leading trade partner and welcomed efforts to strengthen cooperation across a wide range of sectors.