Georgia hosts UK Advanced Command and Staff Course

Georgias offshore military vision was a topic of discussion between the countrys military leaders and a special group of international citizens.

Georgias Defence Minister, Irakli Alasania met the high ranking military and civil officials of 20 countries participating in the UK Advanced Command and Staff Course (ACSC) today.

International and regional security issues including Georgias foreign priorities, international and strategic partnership and challenges were discussed at the meeting.  

Alasanias speech focused on international and regional security issues including Georgias foreign priorities, international and strategic partnership and challenges.

"We discussed Georgia, its geopolitics and challenges our country faces in terms of military of political directions. Their interest is very high. I believe that the participants of the course look at Georgia as a great and reliable partner, Alasania said.

"These kinds of visits will strengthen our alliance with NATO, as well our bilateral cooperation with many countries he said.

Major-General Vakhtang Kpanadze outlined the future plans and priorities of the Georgian Armed Forces at todays meeting.

In addition, Deputy Defence Minister Mikheil Darchiashvili spoke about Georgias Euro-Atlantic integration, Georgias contribution to international security operation and the upcoming NATO 2014 Summit.

Within the visit to Georgia, meetings are due to be held with the representatives of NATO Liaison Office to Georgia, Georgian experts working on security issues, chief of EUMM, Deputy State Ministers of Reconciliation and Civil Equality and European and Euro-Atlantic Integration.

ACSC prepares selected officers for high-grade joint and single Service appointments by developing their command, analytical and communications skills.