Deputy Chairperson of Sakpatenti Participated in the 8th Session of the Georgia-Azerbaijan Intergovernmental Economic Commission

Within the 8th Session of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation between Georgia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, the issue of signing an Agreement on Mutual Recognition of Geographical Indications between Georgia and the Republic of Azerbaijan was considered.

The session was co-chaired by Mr. Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia and Mr. Ali Asadov, Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The meeting was attended by the members of the Joint  Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation between Georgia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, representatives of relevant authorities of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Georgia, including Ms. Nino Chikovani, Deputy Chairperson of the National Intellectual Property Centre of Georgia Sakpatenti.

In the framework of the Intergovernmental Agreement “On Mutual Recognition of Geographical Indications between Georgia and the Republic of Azerbaijan”, Georgia and the Republic of Azerbaijan will recognize and protect the geographical indications and appellations of origin of the two countries.

At the session of the Commission it was noted that in near future the procedures related to the Agreement “On Mutual Recognition and Protection of Geographical Indications between Georgia and the Republic of Azerbaijan” will be formalized and the official document will be signed.

During the 8th Session of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation between Georgia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, the parties discussed the cooperation issues related to the economy, trade, energy, culture and humanitarian areas. In addition, Memorandums for cooperation were signed between relevant offices of the two countries.