South Caucasus neighbors Georgia and Armenia signed a “strategic partnership” memorandum during a visit to Tbilisi by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian on January 26, Georgian Premier Irakli Gharibashvili said. "Historically, we are very strong allies, not only neighbors, but friends,” he said. “We have a good partnership in all areas. De facto we were strategic friends and partners. Today, this has been [made official].” The leaders didn't disclose specifics of the agreement. Tbilisi and Yerevan generally have friendly relations but rivalries occasionally lead to tensions between the two nations. Georgia has offered to help mediate bitter disputes between Armenian and Azerbaijan. To read the original story by RFE/RL’s Georgian Service, click here. To read the original story by RFE/RL’s Armenian Service, click here.
Georgia, Armenia Sign 'Strategic Partnership' Agreement During Pashinian Visit
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian (left) with his Georgian counterpart, Irakli Gharibashvili, in Tbilisi on January 26.