NATO ships enter Georgian territory

NATO ships entered Georgian waters yesterday and stopped at Poti port in the country’s western, coastal region for joint naval drills.

The ships of Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey and the Great Britain are participating in drills which will continue until May 18.

Welcome @NATO navy vessels from #Bulgaria, #Romania, #Turkey and the #UK entering the #Poti port, example of excellent cooperation between NATO and #Georgia

— Mikheil Janelidze (@JanelidzeMkh) May 14, 2018

The drills were initiated by Georgia.

NATO expresses its clear support towards Georgia through holding the drills. At the same time the step has a practical goal, as Georgia is hosting joint drills,” Temur Kekelidze, head of Georgia’s Maritime Police stated at a joint press conference on a Turkish vessel yesterday.

He stated that Georgia’s Coast Guard ships will receive helpful experience via the joint exercises.