Adjara and Trabzon officials meet to boost trade and regional cooperation

Officials from the Adjara Autonomous Republic of Georgia and the Turkish province of Trabzon met to discuss strengthening regional cooperation, trade, and investment. A high-level Georgian delegation, led by Chairman of the Government of Adjara Zurab Pataradze, held meetings with Trabzon Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ahmet Metin Genç and Governor Tahir Şahin.

The discussions focused on expanding economic ties and activating contacts between the business communities of Adjara and Trabzon. Participants emphasized the need for systematic business forums and investment activities to allow companies to explore joint projects and investment potential.

Beyond commerce, the leaders highlighted the historical and cultural bonds between the two regions. The meetings also addressed the facilitation of border crossings and the importance of the strategic partnership between Turkey and Georgia in a geopolitically significant geography.