Slovak FM visits Georgia, meets PM Garibashvili to strengthen ties
Slovak Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Ivan Korcok (L) has met with Georgian PM Irakli Garibashvili in Tbilisi today. Photo: government of Georgia press office.
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Slovak Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Ivan Korcok visited Georgia earlier today and held a meeting with Georgian PM Irakli Garibashvili to further strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation.
The meeting was focused on the importance of sectoral cooperation, prospects for development of bilateral trade and economic relations, and bolstering tourism cooperation.
Garibashvili said that Georgia appreciates Slovakia's support through concrete projects and targeted assistance programmes.
Great discussions w/ @IvanKorcok. ????????&???????? have close & strong relations based on shared European values. Greatly appreciate ????????’s support to ????????sovereignty, territorial integrity & Euro-Atlantic aspirations. With joint efforts we will unleash full potential of our cooperation. pic.twitter.com/8roCWoO6Nc
— Irakli Garibashvili (@GharibashviliGe) October 18, 2021
The pandemic-related challenges and the importance of overcoming them through joint efforts have also been discussed.
The meeting also concerned Georgia's European integration and the government’s plans to apply for full EU membership by 2024.
The upcoming Eastern Partnership Summit was singled out. Garibashvili reaffirmed the Associated Trio's commitment to common European aspirations. The parties underlined the importance of enhanced engagement between the EU and the Associated Trio, and of Slovakia's active support in this process,” the Government of Georgia said.
Garibashvili has praised Slovakia's involvement in the implementation of the Substantial NATO - Georgia Package.
Korcok reaffirmed his country’s firm support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.