Yerevan and Tbilisi strengthen cooperation in the security sphere
Georgia and Armenia continue to deepen cooperation in the security sphere.
The official visit of the head of Georgia's State Security Service, Gela Geladze, to Yerevan became another confirmation of the intensification of contacts between the special services and law enforcement structures of the two countries.
During the visit, Gela Geladze held a meeting with the director of the National Security Service of Armenia, Andranik Simonyan, the State Security Service of Georgia reports.
The sides discussed issues of strategic partnership between Georgia and Armenia, current events in the region, and existing security challenges. Special attention was paid to deepening cooperation between the special services of the two countries in order to counter global threats.
Gela Geladze invited his Armenian colleague to visit Georgia on a return visit. The meeting was attended by deputies of the head of the State Security Service of Georgia Tamaz Borashvili and Aleksandre Maisuradze.
Gela Geladze also visited the Border Service of Armenia together with Andranik Simonyan, where he familiarized himself with a demonstration performance by special units, inspected armored vehicles, and the technical equipment of the special forces.
During the official visit, the head of the State Security Service of Georgia also met with the head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Armenia, Kristine Grigoryan. The sides discussed the current situation in the security sphere in the South Caucasus. Gela Geladze emphasized that in the context of existing global challenges, close partnership between the relevant services is of key importance for ensuring regional security. The sides confirmed their readiness for further strengthening of cooperation.
The meeting was attended by deputies of the head of the State Security Service of Georgia Tamaz Borashvili, Aleksandre Maisuradze, as well as the head of the Intelligence Directorate Mikheil Dzagnidze.
In addition, Gela Geladze held a meeting with the Minister of Internal Affairs of Armenia, Arpine Sargsyan. The sides discussed interaction between the security structures and law enforcement agencies of the two countries, emphasizing the friendly nature of relations and the high level of partnership between Tbilisi and Yerevan. Issues of mutual interest were considered, as well as the main directions for further deepening of cooperation.
Brief overview and results of cooperation in the security sphere
From January 2025 to June 2026, cooperation between Georgia and Armenia in the security sphere acquired a more institutional and systemic character compared to previous periods. Analysis of the situation shows that bilateral relations are developing in the direction of deepening interaction both at the level of state institutions and through intelligence structures.
The basis of cooperation consists of political dialogue, consultations on issues of regional security, and coordination of actions within the framework of strategic partnership. At the same time, military cooperation remains limited, and the main emphasis is placed on maintaining regional stability and aligning security policy with international partners.
The development of relations in 2025–2026 was significantly influenced by changes in regional dynamics, in particular the framework peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia reached with U.S. mediation in August 2025, as well as adjustments to Armenia's foreign policy course.
In recent years, direct contacts between the special services of the two countries have noticeably intensified. Interaction in the sphere of border security and intelligence information exchange has been strengthened, and operational data exchange on regional risks, including cyberattacks, cross-border crime, and illegal financial flows, has been expanded.
Regular contacts at the level of defense agencies also continue. The main attention is paid not to joint military exercises but to cooperation in the field of military education, harmonization of legislation, and exchange of professional experience.
Georgia and Armenia also share common interests in ensuring the physical and cyber security of transit routes, energy infrastructure, and digital communications.
One of the most noticeable trends of the current period has been the intensification of contacts between the special services and security agencies of the two states. The practical implementation of the Joint Declaration on Strategic Partnership signed in 2024 has significantly accelerated precisely in 2025–2026. The official visit of the leadership of the State Security Service of Georgia to Yerevan in June 2026 is viewed as confirmation of the high level of coordination and operational information exchange between the sides.
