Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili Visits Azerbaijan on April 15, 2025, Emphasizes Energy Security Cooperation with Ilham Aliyev

Azerbaijan and Georgia are strengthening their bilateral relations as Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili visits Azerbaijan for an official trip. The visit began on April 15, 2025, and includes high-level meetings with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. The two leaders held a one-on-one meeting and later made press statements emphasizing the importance of their cooperation for regional stability and energy security. President Aliyev highlighted that Europe’s energy security is closely tied to both Azerbaijan and Georgia. Kavelashvili reiterated Georgia's support for Azerbaijan's territorial integrity and sovereignty. The visit also involved discussions on joint projects that are significant for the broader region. Kavelashvili's visit marks his first official trip abroad as president, and he paid tribute to Azerbaijan's National Leader Heydar Aliyev and commemorated Azerbaijani martyrs during his stay.