Georgia welcomes reinforced defence cooperation of 25 EU states

Georgia has welcomed the reinforced defence cooperation of 25 European Union (EU) states through the establishment of the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO).

Georgian Vice Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Mikheil Janelidze praised the move in a tweet today.

He said that Georgia is ready to deepen partnership with the EU in the security field for the stronger Europe.

"Safer Europe means safer world”, he wrote.

#Georgia welcomes the reinforced defence cooperation of 25 EU states through #PESCO and is ready to deepen partnership w/ EU in the security field for the stronger Europe. Safer Europe means safer world.

— Mikheil Janelidze (@JanelidzeMkh) December 15, 2017

Earlier this week, the Council of the EU adopted a decision establishing the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO). It foresees the possibility of a number of EU member states working more closely together in the area of security and defence.

This permanent framework for defence cooperation will allow willing and able member states to develop jointly defence capabilities, invest in shared projects, and enhance the operational readiness and contribution of their armed forces.