Longstanding friendly ties between Georgia and Czechia, as well as opportunities to further deepen bilateral relations, were discussed on Monday during a meeting between Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili and his Czech counterpart Tomio Okamura.

The sides highlighted the significance of Papuashvili’s first visit to Czechia in recent years and welcomed the Czech side’s readiness to engage in dialogue with Georgia.

Papuashvili thanked the Czech side for its support for Georgia’s territorial integrity.

The two sides discussed bilateral relations and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation between parliamentary friendship groups and relevant sectoral committees.

They also noted that Georgia and Czechia have established successful cooperation in trade, tourism, defence, education and culture.

Papuashvili emphasised the importance of cooperation in developing the Middle Corridor, which he said was particularly significant for Czechia’s energy security.

The meeting also covered developments within the European Union and worldwide, with particular attention given to the importance of respecting sovereignty and national interests in relations between countries.

The sides also discussed the importance of transparency in ensuring that foreign-funded political activities operate within constitutional and legal frameworks.

Okamura expressed interest in Georgia’s experience with transparency legislation.

The meeting took place as part of Papuashvili’s ongoing official bilateral visit to Czechia.