Iranian President spoke about Fereydan Georgians after meeting with Irakli Kobakhidze

The meeting between Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian took place in Yerevan, within the framework of the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity. After the meeting, Pezeshkian noted that the development of relations and the deepening of ties between Iran and Georgia are possible. 1TV+1

The Iranian President spoke about the descendants of Georgians living in Fereydan and the warm relations that exist with them. According to him, Fereydan Georgians have preserved their Georgian roots to this day and they speak Georgian among themselves. 1TV+1

According to Pezeshkian's statement, there are transport routes that will connect Iran to Europe, and Georgia, through Iran, to the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, India, and other countries in the region. The Iranian President emphasized the common interests in developing economic, cultural, social, and political cooperation. 1TV+1

According to Radio Liberty, Iranian Ambassador Seyed Ali Mojani has also spoken recently about Fereydan Georgians, trade-economic cooperation, and logistical opportunities, including the prospects of a trade route with Afghanistan. According to the same source, the Georgian government is often criticized in Washington due to its ties with Iran. Radio Tavisupleba