Georgian PM, Azerbaijani Defence Minister highlight importance of peace and stability in South Caucasus region
Bilateral, regional, and international cooperation was discussed on Monday in a meeting between Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and Azerbaijani Defence Minister Zakir Hasanov.
The officials emphasised the high level of strategic partnership between Georgian and Azerbaijani and the cooperation in defence.
The meeting focused on the importance of peace and stability in the South Caucasus region.
The meeting was also attended by the Georgian Vice Prime Minister and Defence Minister Irakli Chikovani.
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Illegal crypto mining causes problems in Mestia - Government Administration Head
02.06.2026.17:36
“We see illegal business activities in Mestia related to crypto mining. This causes problems. The government decided to install meter readers for identification,” Levan Zhorzholiani, Head of the Government Administration, told reporters.
Levan Zhorzholiani explained that according to 2025 data, Mestia’s electricity consumption is 133 million kWh; however, for a municipality of this size, consumption should not exceed 10 million kWh.
“This consumption damages the network, contributes to the tariff, and the financial damage is evident. Therefore, we decided to install meters for identification, and they will be linked to a settlement or a village. This will allow us and law enforcement agencies to identify the sites where illegal business activities take place. We call on everyone to assist law enforcers in revealing such facts,” he said.
Georgian Vice Prime Minister and State Minister for Coordination with Law Enforcement Agencies, Mamuka Mdinaradze, stated during the briefing at the Government Administration on June 1 that the government is taking effective steps against illegal activities damaging the energy sector, and one of the challenges in this area is linked to illegal crypto mining in Mestia.