Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze recently strengthened ties with Central Asian leaders through strategic partnerships, capitalizing on growing transit trade through Georgia's ports and energy corridors as alternatives to Russian routes post-Ukraine invasion.
The US Helsinki Commission is a Cold War relic that undermines US foreign policy, particularly in Georgia.
Georgia's government is demolishing Western-backed landmarks including a $46 million concert hall and abandoning its strategic port project Anaklia, while pivoting toward partnerships with authoritarian states like Turkmenistan and China, signaling a retreat from Euro-Atlantic integration.
Georgia's parliament erupted into a brawl between government and opposition MPs during a debate on a controversial law.
Krakatoa Resources nears completion of 2026 field season preparations for the Zopkhito Antimony-Gold Project in Georgia.
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Georgia and Azerbaijan signed 20-year energy and transport agreements in May, intensifying debate over whether Tbilisi prioritizes regional transit over energy security, with critics warning the deals may reduce future Azerbaijani gas access and increase Russian dependence.
Leaders spoke at WUF13 in Baku, praising Azerbaijan's organization and hospitality.
Georgian PM Irakli Kobakhidze slams the European Parliament's ban on TV journalists as absolutely disgraceful.
Georgia's Foreign Ministry summons EU Ambassador Pawel Herczynski over his recent remarks in Brussels.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze reaffirmed his country's EU membership ambition while cautioning that the European Union faces serious fundamental challenges in democracy, prosperity, and rule of law, amid strained Tbilisi-Brussels relations and Russian warnings.
UAE leaders offered condolences to Georgia's President. The condolences were over the passing of Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II.
Georgia sets a condition for Russia to restore diplomatic relations.
Georgia is ready to establish diplomatic relations with the Republic of Nauru and deepen cooperation.
Georgian President Kavelashvili attended Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei's funeral in July, dividing the country as critics argue the high-level visit signals alignment with Tehran against Western partners, while supporters defend it as balanced regional diplomacy.
Georgia's parliament turned into a brawl with lawmakers exchanging punches.
Azerbaijan and Georgia regained operational control of the Baku-Supsa pipeline from BP in June, restoring a strategic energy corridor capable of transporting 7.5 million tons annually, strengthening their positioning as reliable transit partners amid Europe's search for non-Russian energy alternatives.
Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey completed modernization of the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway in June 2024, increasing annual capacity from one million to five million tons and establishing a critical alternative trade corridor connecting Europe and Asia amid geopolitical disruptions.
Tether announced plans in May 2026 to launch GEL₮, a lari-pegged stablecoin designed to facilitate Georgia's cross-border commerce and fintech development, though critical details on reserves and redemption rights remain undisclosed, raising questions about oversight and adoption among traditional payment networks.
Georgia and Azerbaijan resumed daily passenger rail service between Tbilisi and Baku starting May 26, 2026, after a six-year suspension, strengthening regional economic ties and tourism through upgraded infrastructure and bilateral agreements.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze rejects opposition calls for electoral reform.
Kazakhstan's President Tokayev advocated for UN reform and inclusive global governance at Turkey's Antalya Diplomacy Forum, endorsing the "world is bigger than five" approach to reduce great power dominance and strengthen international representation.
Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister Kosherbayev met Georgian counterpart Botchorishvili in Tbilisi to deepen bilateral ties, highlighting over 600 million US dollars in Kazakhstani investments and strengthening transport, energy, and trade cooperation.
Georgian Prime Minister states diplomatic relations with Russia cannot be restored.
The US Helsinki Commission, a Cold War relic, still operates with a $3 million annual budget despite its original mission ending decades ago.
Georgia was excluded from NATO's Turkey summit for the first time as a key partner, sparking debate over whether the country has lost international influence due to perceived unreliability and concerns about potential information sharing with Russia.
Georgia's Prime Minister Kobakhidze attacked UK sanctions on Imedi TV after P&G withdrew advertising and Nestle launched an investigation, claiming Britain shamefully attacked media freedom despite the outlet's links to the anti-democratic Georgian Dream government.
Georgia's opposition leader says democracy is the nation's future amid pro-West protests.
Georgia's Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze presented parliament an annual report prioritizing US strategic partnership restoration, EU integration advancement, Ukraine support, and economic growth, highlighting 7.5 percent GDP expansion despite geopolitical tensions.
Georgia and Azerbaijan signed landmark energy and transport agreements in Baku, renewing a 20-year natural gas deal, establishing electricity transit terms, reactivating an idle oil pipeline expected to generate tens of millions in annual revenue, and resuming daily passenger rail services between their capitals.
Ukrainian and Georgian foreign ministers discuss regional cooperation in Chisinau, continuing recent talks between their nations' leaders.
Yerevan hosted the 8th European Political Community summit on May 4-5, attracting nearly 50 delegations and 500 representatives to discuss democratic resilience, regional stability, and European security amid Armenia-Azerbaijan peace efforts.
World leaders at Turkey's Antalya Diplomacy Forum urged United Nations reform, with Kazakh President Tokayev and other officials warning that deepening global wars, inequality, and institutional weakness require restructuring the Security Council and restoring a rules-based international order.
Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister Kosherbayev met with Georgia's Foreign Minister Botchorishvili in Tbilisi to deepen bilateral ties, highlighting over 600 million dollars in Kazakhstani investments and strengthening cooperation across transport, energy, and trade sectors.