External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday met Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue 2025 in New Delhi. The two leaders discussed enhancing cooperation between their nations across various sectors, including trade, investment, tourism, and education.
After the meeting, Jaishankar shared details of their discussions, highlighting areas of cooperation between the two countries.
“Nice to meet FM Maka Botchorishvili on the sidelines of #Raisina2025. We explored opportunities for advancing our political, trade, investment, tourism, and education cooperation,” Jaishankar said in a post on X.
In response, Botchorishvili expressed her gratitude for the warm welcome and productive discussions. “It was a great honor and privilege to meet Foreign Minister @DrSJaishankar during my first visit to India. We had a productive discussion focused on our cooperation, with significant potential to expand bilateral ties across various fields, including economics, education, tourism, and more,” Botchorishvili said. She added that she was confident that their shared efforts would yield tangible results for both countries.
During her visit, Botchorishvili underscored Georgia’s strategic location and its economic potential as key drivers for strengthening ties with India. “This is my first visit to India, and India is a very important partner for Georgia. We intend to expand our bilateral ties with India, both politically and economically. That’s very important for us,” she told ANI.
Botchorishvili highlighted Georgia’s position as a key transit hub between Europe and Asia, positioning the country as an attractive destination for both Indian tourists and students. “Georgia is located in a strategically very important region, and we have a lot to offer. It is an interesting destination for Indian tourists and Indian students,” she explained.
The Georgian Foreign Minister also emphasized the importance of a structured political dialogue to unlock untapped potential in areas such as trade, logistics, and education. “We need to explore, and that’s why it is important to have a political dialogue… Economy, logistics, and education—there are plenty of other areas where we can work together. Both India and Georgia are developing countries, and there are lots of opportunities in both regions to be connected. Connectivity is very important for us,” Botchorishvili said.
“Great honour to be invited to #RaisinaDialogue2025. An excellent chance to engage with politicians and experts from all around the world for thought-provoking discussions on global and regional issues,” Botchorishvili wrote.
(With ANI inputs)
