Pakistan and Georgia have affirmed their desire to explore mutually beneficial areas of cooperation with a special focus on Trade and Investment, Tourism, Education and Information Technology.

This resolve was expressed at the inaugural session of the bilateral political consultations between the two countries in Tbilisi.

Foreign Secretary Dr Asad Majeed Khan and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia Alexander Khvtisiashvili led the respective sides.

Noting the investor friendly policies of both countries, the Foreign Secretary highlighted immense potential for bilateral trade and investment between Pakistan and Georgia.

The two sides agreed that that the second session of the consultations will be held in Islamabad on mutually agreed dates.

Welcoming the inaugural round of consultations, the two sides expressed hope that it would lay the foundation of multifaceted cooperation between the two sides.