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Georgia–Iran relations

January 01, 1970

Iran (formerly Persia) and Georgia have had relations for millennia, although official diplomatic relations between the two nations in the 20th century were established on May 15, 1992.[1] Georgia is represented by its embassy in Tehran, while Iran has its representative embassy in Tbilisi.

Georgia-Iran relations

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Following the global financial crisis and the Russo-Georgian War, Georgia and Iran sought to increase their cooperation, leading to greater contacts between the two nations and resulting in progressive increase in the volume of bilateral trade.[2] However, Georgia remains cautious of Iran because of Russian-Iranian partnership and has refused to participate in some regional political formats desired by Iran.[3][4]

Historical relations and context edit

Main article: History of Georgia–Iran relations

From the Achaemenid era to the early 19th century, Iran (Persia) played a crucial role in shaping Georgian history. This influence extended to political institutions, social structures, land ownership, and cultural development. Additionally, the Iranian presence served as a counterbalance to other regional powers like the Romans, Byzantines, Ottoman Turks, and Russians. It is essential to note that the relationship was reciprocal, as Georgians significantly contributed to Iran's military and administrative achievements, leaving a lasting impact on Iranian social structures, especially during the Safavid period.[5] This continued until Russia conquered the Caucasus and Georgia in the first half of the 19th century, through the Russo-Persian War (1804-1813) and the Russo-Persian War (1826-1828), from Qajar Iran.[6][5]

20th century edit

Until the early 1990s, Iran-Georgia relations were merged into Iran-Soviet relations. Since Georgia's independence from the Soviet Union, the two nations have cooperated in many fields including energy, transport, trade, education, and science.

2008 Georgia–Russia conflict edit

Due to its close relations with both Russia and Georgia, Iran at first attempted to remain relatively neutral throughout the war and beyond. Foreign Ministry spokesman Hassan Ghashghavi called "for an immediate halt to the clashes" and offer to help.[7]

After Russia and its closest allies chose to recognize Abkhazia and South Ossetia, the Ambassador of Iran to Russia, Seyed Mahmoud-Reza Sajjadi, said in early February 2009 that his nation will not recognise Abkhazia and South Ossetia's independence in the near future, "as it can cause war in many areas," but on the other hand he did not rule out eventual Iranian recognition of the independence of the two areas. However, Sajjadi defended Russia's measures in the 2008 South Ossetia war and its decision to recognise Abkhazia and South Ossetia as independent nations. Sajjadi also said he sympathised with the people of Abkhazia and South Ossetia and that Tehran will work with Moscow to develop the two areas' economy.[8]

2010 to present edit

The beginning of 2010 saw increasing cooperation between the two countries. Agents from Iran's foreign ministry visited Tbilisi in May 2010 to discuss Iranian investment in the construction of a hydroelectric plant in Georgia as well as Iran's intentions to import electricity from the country.[9] The meeting led to president Mikheil Saakashvili inviting his Iranian counterpart Mahmood Ahmadinejad to Tbilisi.[9]

In late May 2010 Iranian ambassador Majid Samadzade Saber announced that Iran and Georgia intend to lift visa restrictions for travel between the countries, which officially came in force in January 2011.[2] According to the Iranian Ambassador, Iran and Georgia are holding talks on opening an Iranian consulate in Batumi, western Georgia.[10] The announcement was scheduled during Iranian foreign minister Manouchehr Mottaki's visit to Tbilisi scheduled later in the month.

Georgia has reacted positively on the outcome between Iran and the P5+1 states about the relief of sanctions on Iran, in turn for regulations of Iran's nuclear program.[11] As close geographical countries and being important trade partners, parliamentarians of both nations foresee an increase in bilateral relations between the nations.

On March 18, 2015, the 5th Summit of Iran-Georgia Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation was held in the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs of Iran.[12]

In May 2015, Iranian energy company MEPCO group announced its plans to build two power plants in Georgia.[11]

Ambassadors of Iran to Georgia edit

  • Feraidoun Haqbeen (1993–1996)
  • Aqbar Aminian (1996–1999)
  • Aboulfazl Khazaii Torshizi (1999–2002)
  • Hossein Aminian Toosi (2002–2006)
  • Mojtaba Damirchilou (2006–2010)
  • Majid Samarzade Saber (2010–present)

Ambassadors of Georgia to Iran edit

  • Jemshid Giunashvili (1994–2004)
  • Levan Asatiani (2004–2009)
  • Giorgi Janjgava (2009–2013)
  • Ioseb Chakhvashvili (2013–present)

Diplomacy edit

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ . mfa.gov.ge. Archived from the original on September 28, 2011.
  2. ^ a b (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 April 2014. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  3. ^ "საქართველო არც ახლა აპირებს მონაწილეობას 3+3 ფორმატის შეხვედრაში", Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, October 22, 2023
  4. ^ "In the absence of Georgia, the 3 + 3 meeting in Tehran was again incomplete", 24 October 2023. Quote: "the absence of Georgia in the 3 + 3 format hugely reduces the significance of the initiative since it is difficult to discuss regional issues without that country being present. However, the format is important, particularly for Iran, which has been desperately trying to have a role in the region..."
  5. ^ a b Hitchins 2001, pp. 464–470.
  6. ^ Timothy C. Dowling Russia at War: From the Mongol Conquest to Afghanistan, Chechnya, and Beyond pp 728-729 ABC-CLIO, 2 dec. 2014 ISBN 1598849484
  7. ^ Iran Offers 'Any Help' In South Ossetia Crisis August 17, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ . FARS News Agency. 2009-02-07. Archived from the original on 2009-08-13. Retrieved 2009-02-10.
  9. ^ a b [1][dead link]
  10. ^ "panorama.am"
  11. ^ a b "Iranian company plans to launch power plants in Georgia". Retrieved 10 May 2015.
  12. ^ "Iran, Georgia kick off second meeting on economic cooperation". 18 March 2015. Retrieved 10 May 2015.

Sources edit

  • Hitchins, Keith (2001). "Georgia ii. History of Iranian-Georgian Relations". Encyclopaedia Iranica, Vol. X, Fasc. 4. pp. 464–470.

Further reading edit

  • Farmanfarmaian, Fatema Soudavar (2009). "Georgia and Iran: Three Millennia of Cultural Relations An Overview". Journal of Persianate Studies. 2 (1): 1–43. doi:10.1163/187471609X445464.
  • Rapp, Stephen H. (2009). "The Iranian Heritage of Georgia: Breathing New Life into the Pre-Bagratid Historiographical Tradition". Iranica Antiqua. 44: 645–692. doi:10.2143/IA.44.0.2034389.
  • Sanikidze, George (2008). "An Historical Survey of Georgian-Iranian Relations in the Nineteenth Century". Journal of Persianate Studies. 1 (2): 148–173. doi:10.1163/187471608786303902.
  • Asatrian, Garnik; Margarian, Hayrapet (2004). "The Muslim Community of Tiflis (8th-19th Centuries)". Iran & the Caucasus. 8 (1): 29–52. doi:10.1163/1573384042002966.

External links edit

  • Ali Attār, Georgians in Iran, in Persian, Jadid Online, 2008, گرجی تباران ایران | جدید آنلاین.
    A Slide Show of Georgians in Iran by Ali Attār, Jadid Online, 2008, Untitled Document (5 min 31 sec).


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Iran formerly Persia and Georgia have had relations for millennia although official diplomatic relations between the two nations in the 20th century were established on May 15 1992 1 Georgia is represented by its embassy in Tehran while Iran has its representative embassy in Tbilisi Georgia Iran relationsGeorgia Iran Following the global financial crisis and the Russo Georgian War Georgia and Iran sought to increase their cooperation leading to greater contacts between the two nations and resulting in progressive increase in the volume of bilateral trade 2 However Georgia remains cautious of Iran because of Russian Iranian partnership and has refused to participate in some regional political formats desired by Iran 3 4 Contents 1 Historical relations and context 2 20th century 3 2008 Georgia Russia conflict 4 2010 to present 5 Ambassadors of Iran to Georgia 6 Ambassadors of Georgia to Iran 7 Diplomacy 8 See also 9 References 10 Sources 11 Further reading 12 External linksHistorical relations and context editMain article History of Georgia Iran relations From the Achaemenid era to the early 19th century Iran Persia played a crucial role in shaping Georgian history This influence extended to political institutions social structures land ownership and cultural development Additionally the Iranian presence served as a counterbalance to other regional powers like the Romans Byzantines Ottoman Turks and Russians It is essential to note that the relationship was reciprocal as Georgians significantly contributed to Iran s military and administrative achievements leaving a lasting impact on Iranian social structures especially during the Safavid period 5 This continued until Russia conquered the Caucasus and Georgia in the first half of the 19th century through the Russo Persian War 1804 1813 and the Russo Persian War 1826 1828 from Qajar Iran 6 5 20th century editUntil the early 1990s Iran Georgia relations were merged into Iran Soviet relations Since Georgia s independence from the Soviet Union the two nations have cooperated in many fields including energy transport trade education and science 2008 Georgia Russia conflict editDue to its close relations with both Russia and Georgia Iran at first attempted to remain relatively neutral throughout the war and beyond Foreign Ministry spokesman Hassan Ghashghavi called for an immediate halt to the clashes and offer to help 7 After Russia and its closest allies chose to recognize Abkhazia and South Ossetia the Ambassador of Iran to Russia Seyed Mahmoud Reza Sajjadi said in early February 2009 that his nation will not recognise Abkhazia and South Ossetia s independence in the near future as it can cause war in many areas but on the other hand he did not rule out eventual Iranian recognition of the independence of the two areas However Sajjadi defended Russia s measures in the 2008 South Ossetia war and its decision to recognise Abkhazia and South Ossetia as independent nations Sajjadi also said he sympathised with the people of Abkhazia and South Ossetia and that Tehran will work with Moscow to develop the two areas economy 8 2010 to present editThe beginning of 2010 saw increasing cooperation between the two countries Agents from Iran s foreign ministry visited Tbilisi in May 2010 to discuss Iranian investment in the construction of a hydroelectric plant in Georgia as well as Iran s intentions to import electricity from the country 9 The meeting led to president Mikheil Saakashvili inviting his Iranian counterpart Mahmood Ahmadinejad to Tbilisi 9 In late May 2010 Iranian ambassador Majid Samadzade Saber announced that Iran and Georgia intend to lift visa restrictions for travel between the countries which officially came in force in January 2011 2 According to the Iranian Ambassador Iran and Georgia are holding talks on opening an Iranian consulate in Batumi western Georgia 10 The announcement was scheduled during Iranian foreign minister Manouchehr Mottaki s visit to Tbilisi scheduled later in the month Georgia has reacted positively on the outcome between Iran and the P5 1 states about the relief of sanctions on Iran in turn for regulations of Iran s nuclear program 11 As close geographical countries and being important trade partners parliamentarians of both nations foresee an increase in bilateral relations between the nations On March 18 2015 the 5th Summit of Iran Georgia Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation was held in the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs of Iran 12 In May 2015 Iranian energy company MEPCO group announced its plans to build two power plants in Georgia 11 Ambassadors of Iran to Georgia editFeraidoun Haqbeen 1993 1996 Aqbar Aminian 1996 1999 Aboulfazl Khazaii Torshizi 1999 2002 Hossein Aminian Toosi 2002 2006 Mojtaba Damirchilou 2006 2010 Majid Samarzade Saber 2010 present Ambassadors of Georgia to Iran editJemshid Giunashvili 1994 2004 Levan Asatiani 2004 2009 Giorgi Janjgava 2009 2013 Ioseb Chakhvashvili 2013 present Diplomacy editRepublic of Georgia Tehran Embassy Republic of Iran Tbilisi Embassy Batumi Consulate General See also edit nbsp Politics portal nbsp Georgia country portal nbsp Iran portal Foreign relations of Georgia Foreign relations of Iran Iranian GeorgiansReferences edit საქართველოს საგარეო საქმეთა სამინისტრო mfa gov ge Archived from the original on September 28 2011 a b Iran and Georgia Genuine Partnership or Marriage of Convenience PDF Archived from the original PDF on 24 April 2014 Retrieved 24 April 2014 საქართველო არც ახლა აპირებს მონაწილეობას 3 3 ფორმატის შეხვედრაში Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty October 22 2023 In the absence of Georgia the 3 3 meeting in Tehran was again incomplete 24 October 2023 Quote the absence of Georgia in the 3 3 format hugely reduces the significance of the initiative since it is difficult to discuss regional issues without that country being present However the format is important particularly for Iran which has been desperately trying to have a role in the region a b Hitchins 2001 pp 464 470 Timothy C Dowling Russia at War From the Mongol Conquest to Afghanistan Chechnya and Beyond pp 728 729 ABC CLIO 2 dec 2014 ISBN 1598849484 Iran Offers Any Help In South Ossetia Crisis Archived August 17 2008 at the Wayback Machine Iran Not to Recognize Abkhazia S Ossetia s Independence Soon FARS News Agency 2009 02 07 Archived from the original on 2009 08 13 Retrieved 2009 02 10 a b 1 dead link panorama am a b Iranian company plans to launch power plants in Georgia Retrieved 10 May 2015 Iran Georgia kick off second meeting on economic cooperation 18 March 2015 Retrieved 10 May 2015 Sources editHitchins Keith 2001 Georgia ii History of Iranian Georgian Relations Encyclopaedia Iranica Vol X Fasc 4 pp 464 470 Further reading editFarmanfarmaian Fatema Soudavar 2009 Georgia and Iran Three Millennia of Cultural Relations An Overview Journal of Persianate Studies 2 1 1 43 doi 10 1163 187471609X445464 Rapp Stephen H 2009 The Iranian Heritage of Georgia Breathing New Life into the Pre Bagratid Historiographical Tradition Iranica Antiqua 44 645 692 doi 10 2143 IA 44 0 2034389 Sanikidze George 2008 An Historical Survey of Georgian Iranian Relations in the Nineteenth Century Journal of Persianate Studies 1 2 148 173 doi 10 1163 187471608786303902 Asatrian Garnik Margarian Hayrapet 2004 The Muslim Community of Tiflis 8th 19th Centuries Iran amp the Caucasus 8 1 29 52 doi 10 1163 1573384042002966 External links editAli Attar Georgians in Iran in Persian Jadid Online 2008 گرجی تباران ایران جدید آنلاین A Slide Show of Georgians in Iran by Ali Attar Jadid Online 2008 Untitled Document 5 min 31 sec Portals nbsp Politics nbsp Georgia country nbsp Iran Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Georgia Iran relations amp oldid 1225207504, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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