- Azerbaijan supplies natural gas to Türkiye via pipelines, flowing through Georgia from the Shah Deniz field in the Caspian Sea.
- The BTC pipeline, which runs through Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Türkiye, is undergoing a transfer of its operatorship to SMO.
- Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Türkiye are pursuing a strategic energy partnership through the development of multinational interconnectors and energy corridors.
Georgia and Türkiye Strengthen Strategic Partnership in Trade and Energy
What happened
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met on September 22, 2026, during the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. They emphasized the high level of strategic partnership between Georgia and Türkiye. The parties noted that Türkiye remains Georgia's largest trading partner and discussed cooperation in transport and energy sectors.
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Why it matters
The meeting highlighted joint strategic projects aimed at strengthening regional connectivity. Discussions specifically emphasized the importance of the fully operational Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway line. This cooperation reinforces the strategic partnership between Georgia and Türkiye in transport and energy.
Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Türkiye are pursuing a strategic energy partnership through the development of multinational interconnectors and energy corridors.
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Who's involved
- GeorgiaCountry involved in the strategic partnership with Türkiye.
- TürkiyeCountry involved in the strategic partnership with Georgia.
- AzerbaijanCountry whose transport corridor is emphasized in regional connectivity discussions.
Who could feel it
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