US Commander praises Georgia’s contribution in Afghanistan
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Georgian Defence Minister Levan Izoria and Chief of General Staff Vladimer Chachibaia have met the Commander of the US Forces in Afghanistan and the Resolute Support Mission John Nicholson to discuss the cooperation between US and Georgia in the field of defence.
"The professionalism and qualifications of Georgian soldiers is amazing for US and NATO. As the head of the NATO-led mission, I would point out that Georgia is represented by the largest contingent among the non-member countries of the alliance. This representation has helped to launch peace talks and ensure the ceasefire in Afghanistan during the last 17 years,” General John Nicholson said who is a "big supporter” for Georgia, according to the Defence Minister.
Levan Izoria has once again reaffirmed that Georgia is going to further contribute peace and stability in the world.
A military base in Afghanistan’s north came under shelling during a visit of the Minister of Defence of Georgia Levan Izoria earlier today, with no casualties reported.
The US is going to support Georgia’s and Ukraine’s aspirations towards NATO membership at the upcoming summit in brussels planned for July 11-12.
Georgian officials expect Germany will positively assess Georgia’s progress on its way towards NATO integration at the organisation’s upcoming summit to be held in Brussels on July 11-12.
One hundred Georgian soldiers from the 11th battalion of the 1st Infantry brigade and 21st battalion from the 2nd Infantry Brigade have left for the NATO peace mission in Afghanistan equipped with bulletproof vests and armor helmets made in Georgia by the State Military Scientific-Technical Center Delta.