The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation’s top naval commander has awarded a Georgian officer for his participation in NATO’s anti-terrorism mission.
Commander of NATO’s Allied Maritime Command, Vice Admiral Clive Johnstone presented a medal to Papuna Davitaia, an officer of Georgia’s Interior Ministry’s Border Police for his participation in the Operation Active Endeavour.
In Operation Active Endeavour, NATO ships patrolled the Mediterranean Sea and monitored shipping to help deter, defend, disrupt and protect against terrorist activity.
Davitaia has served alongside NATO officers since 2014.
The Georgian and NATO sides signed a tactical Memorandum of Understanding outlining the contribution of Georgia to NATO's anti-terrorism mission in 2010.
Georgia was a significant contributor to Euro-Atlantic security and was actively involved in several NATO-led operations.