Georgian captain awarded Portuguese state medal for EU mission

Captain Asatiani of the National Guard of Georgia, photographed at the award ceremony in Bangui. Photo: National Guard of Georgia.

Agenda.ge, 21 Dec 2018 - 16:20, Tbilisi,Georgia

A Georgian captain has been recognised for his contributions to an European Union peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic with a state award from Portugal, marking his successful work alongside fellow service members from European countries.

Captain Asatiani of the National Guard of Georgia received the St George's Cross from Admiral António Silva Ribeiro, Chief of General Staff of the Portuguese Armed Forces.

The platoon commander was distinguished for “high competence and unique skills” in Bangui, capital of the African state, earlier this month.