Georgian Minister of Regional Development and Infrastructure Irakli Karseladze on Friday said the newly unveiled road bridge on the Georgia-Armenia border was a “good example of friendship” between the two nations.

In his remarks over the launch of the infrastructure piece, Karseladze noted the bridge would serve as the main border crossing checkpoint and promote the development of trade and economic ties.

This project is also unique in terms of its implementation, as it was built jointly by the two countries, and therefore is a good example of how our friendship and brotherhood develops historically”, Karseladze noted.

At the launch ceremony earlier today, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili said the Bridge of Friendship "symbolises the success of our cooperation and friendship".

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The head of the Georgian Government highlighted the joint infrastructure project would contribute to the further strengthening of trade and economic relations between the countries.