Minister: Iran, Georgia markets supplement each other

Addressing the 6th joint economic commission meeting of Georgia and Iran in Tbilisi, Gakharia said, 'This meeting is so important for us and we are concentrating on development of economic relations between the two states.'

Georgia may enter 300-million-population markets of the region via Iran, while Georgia has also a suitable position for exporting Iranian goods to Europe.

Gakharia also pointed to development of aerial connections between the two countries, and said that currently seven Iranian and Georgian airlines are transferring passengers between the two states.

He underlined the necessity to remove tariff obstacles in bilateral trade relations.

The minister also declared Georgia's readiness to create new and necessary atmosphere for Iranian investors.

Gakharia appreciated Iran's assistance in controlling fire in jungle area in Georgia.

The 6th joint economic commission meeting kicked off in Tbilisi on Monday and after a signing cooperation protocol between the two countries wrapped up its work on Tuesday.

Iranian Minister of Labor attended the meeting.

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