Georgian and Greek PMs discuss prospects for further cooperation
The two leaders met at the 55th Munich Security Conference to discuss bilateral relations and further cooperation plans. Photo: PM's office
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Prime Minister of Georgia, Mamuka Bakhtadze met with the Prime Minister of Greece, Alexis Tsipras last night in Munich.
The two leaders met at the 55th Munich Security Conference to discuss bilateral relations and further cooperation plans.
In this regard, they have especially emphasised the existing potential in terms of intensified trade and economic cooperation.
Great meeting with @tsipras_eu. #Georgia is grateful for #Greece’s firm support for our territorial integrity & Euro-Atlantic aspirations. We have historic relations that we seek to further develop via exploring new dimensions ????????????????
— Mamuka Bakhtadze (@BakhtadzeMamuka) February 16, 2019
While discussing Georgia's Euro-Atlantic integration process, the Greek PM has expressed his country's support to Georgia.
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