Jakarta, April 29 -- Georgian Ambassador to Indonesia Tornike Nozadze said bilateral ties are "excellent," highlighting Indonesia's strategic role in Southeast Asia and growing cooperation across trade, culture and tourism.

"In one word, it's excellent," Nozadze told ANTARA News Agency in an interview on Tuesday, referring to relations between the two countries.

He said Indonesia and Georgia have maintained diplomatic ties for more than two decades, steadily strengthening partnership and friendship.

Nozadze described Indonesia as having a strong voice in ASEAN and a valuable partner politically, economically and culturally.

Despite distance, both countries share principles such as respect for sovereignty, commitment to international l...