FM welcomes role of Tbilisi as “diplomatic hub” as Norway opens embassy in capital
The FM said the launch of the diplomatic representation was an outcome of “hard work and active cooperation” between the sides. Photo: MFA of Georgia
Tweet 
Share
Georgian foreign minister Ilia Darchiashvili on Monday praised the role of Tbilisi as a “regional diplomatic hub” as Norway unveiled its embassy in Georgia’s capital.
The FM said the launch of the diplomatic representation was an outcome of “hard work and active cooperation” between the sides.
“Huge congratulations to our teams of diplomats, as this is the outcome of their hard work and active cooperation. On my part, I am happy to see Tbilisi establishing itself as a regional diplomatic hub”, Darchiashvili said.
Embassy of Norway ???????? in Tbilisi has now been officially launched. Huge congratulations to our teams of diplomats, as this is the outcome of their hard work and active cooperation. On my part, I am happy to see Tbilisi establishing itself as a regional diplomatic hub. @AHuitfeldt pic.twitter.com/I7DqRMtowO
— Ilia Darchiashvili (@iliadarch) October 17, 2022
He also noted the “close cooperation” established between Georgia and Norway had brought the country “tangible results”.
At the opening of the new Norwegian Embassy in #Tbilisi this morning - new opportunities for closer partnerships in this challenging time. @SandAndresen @NorwayMFA @MFAgovge #StrongerTogether ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/1auRSCYoT1
— Tamar Beruchashvili - თამარ ბერუჩაშვილი (@tberuch) October 17, 2022
Earlier today, prime minister Irakli Garibashvili discussed “positive trends” in current cooperation and prospects of further strengthening ties with Anniken Huitfeldt, the foreign minister of Norway.