Georgian and Latvian defence ministers discuss defence conception
Tweet 
Share
Georgian and Latvian Defence Ministers met in Tbilisi today to discuss military issues, with a focus on 'total defence'.
The total defence conception refers to the strengthening of Georgia’s self-defence capabilities.
Georgia’s Defence Minister Levan Izoria and his Latvian counterpart Raimonds Bergmanis stressed the importance of more active, bilateral relations and spoke about future cooperation in military education.
The Latvian official reiterated his country’s support for Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic integration and stressed "Georgia’s integration into NATO is important for the whole region.”
The meeting was held within Georgia’s Defence and Security 11th Conference.
Latvian President Raimonds Vejonis and his wife are paying a visit to Georgia.
Agreement between Georgian and Latvian Interior Ministries on European aspiration was signed today in Tbilisi that reflects the desire of both countries to strengthen cooperation in regards of the European integration process.
A visa-free travel regime between Georgia and the European Union (EU) will strengthen economic and trade ties and enhance people-to-people relations, believes Latvia’s Foreign Minister Edgards Rinkevics.
Latvia is ready to share its experience to Georgia on how to get involved in economic and financial programs of the European Union (EU) and how to get the most benefits from the programs.
The Georgian and Estonian defence ministers have signed a cooperation plan which envisages Estonia. support for Georgia to reform its special operation forces.
Ainars Latkovskis, the Chair of the Georgia Friendship Group of the Latvian Parliament, on Tuesday said the country supported Georgia's accession to NATO and the European Union, making the comment after meeting Georgian MPs in capital Riga.
Cooperation between Georgian and Latvian defence structures was discussed on Thursday in a meeting between major general Giorgi Matiashvili, the chief of the Georgian Defence Forces and brigadier general Egils Leščinskis, the commander of the Latvian National Guard.