Jaishankar Meets Georgian FM to Discuss Trade and Connectivity

S. Jaishankar meets Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili in Abu Dhabi to discuss expanding cooperation in trade, tourism, education, business, connectivity and culture.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met his Georgian counterpart, Maka Botchorishvili, in Abu Dhabi, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, business, connectivity, tourism, education and culture. The meeting took place as Jaishankar began an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Following the meeting, Jaishankar said that India and Georgia’s relations, particularly in trade, tourism and education, had been expanding. The two ministers discussed opportunities to deepen cooperation in business, connectivity, cultural exchanges and people-to-people engagement. They also exchanged views on current regional developments.

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The meeting reflects efforts by both countries to broaden their engagement beyond established diplomatic ties and explore opportunities for economic and cultural collaboration. Improved connectivity and stronger business links could support trade flows, tourism and greater interaction between their citizens.

Jaishankar’s visit to Abu Dhabi also includes discussions with UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to review progress under the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. According to the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two ministers discussed cooperation across economic, trade and investment sectors, along with regional developments.

The Indian External Affairs Minister is also scheduled to participate in discussions at the second edition of the Raisina Middle East event in Abu Dhabi, which brings regional and international perspectives to strategic and geopolitical issues.

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India’s engagement with Georgia and the UAE forms part of its broader diplomatic efforts to strengthen international partnerships and expand economic cooperation. Continued dialogue between India and Georgia could help identify practical areas for collaboration, particularly in trade, tourism, education and connectivity.