Georgian PM, French ambassador discuss cooperation
The officials also noted the role of France as the largest international donor to Georgia over the years in terms of democratic reforms, institutional modernisation and socio-economic development. Photo: Government Administration
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Matters of cooperation and partnership between Georgia and France were discussed on Tuesday in a meeting between the Georgian prime minister Irakli Garibashvili and French ambassador Diego Colas, as the latter’s term representing his country in Georgia is coming to a close.
The meeting noted France’s status as a “friend and reliable partner” whose “firm stance” over Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and its support for the policy of non-recognition of the Russian-occupied territories of Georgia are appreciated, the government administration said.
The officials also noted the role of France as the largest international donor to Georgia over the years in terms of democratic reforms, institutional modernisation and socio-economic development.
In the farewell meeting, the head of the government thanked the French diplomat for his contribution to deepening relations between the two countries.
The main areas of cooperation between the countries and the European perspective granted by the European Council to Georgia in June were discussed on Saturday in the meeting between the Georgian prime minister Irakli Garibashvili and Isabelle Dumont, the diplomatic advisor of the French president.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Thursday welcomed the “particularly close and friendly” relations based on “mutual trust, respect and common European values” between Georgia and France in his message congratulating the French people on their National Day.
Georgian Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili on Thursday congratulated the French people on their National Day. Darchiashvili stressed he “firmly” believed the “excellent relations” of “friendship and fruitful cooperation” between the two states would continue to develop “for the benefit of our nations”.
French Ambassador to Georgia Diego Colas on Thursday said Georgia was considered a “strategic country” in the Black Sea region.
Georgian foreign minister Ilia Darchiashvili on Tuesday held a farewell meeting with the French ambassador to Georgia Diego Colas, with the latter’s diplomatic term in the country coming to a close.
Georgian diplomat Gocha Javakhishvili has been appointed as Georgia’s new ambassador to France, the foreign ministry confirmed to agenda.ge on Tuesday.