Georgian FM mets US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation
Development of international transport corridors was also discussed at the meeting. Photo: MFA
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Georgian Minister of Foreign Affairs David Zalkaliani has discussed the country’s commitment to stability in Afghanistan at a meeting with Zalmay Khalilzad, the US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation which was held in Washington DC.
Zalmay Khalilzad has thanked Zalkaliani for Georgia's active involvement in NATO peacekeeping missions as well as for support of stability in Afghanistan and the peaceful development of the country.
Zalkaliani has reaffirmed that Georgia, as part of the international community, condemns any forms of terrorism and supports peaceful processes in Afghanistan.
Development of international transport corridors was also discussed at the meeting.
The parties praised the Lapis Lazuli international transit route opened in 2018 linking Afghanistan to Turkey via Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan and Georgia and emphasised its role in the countries’ economic development.
Georgian troops serving in the international peacekeeping mission in Afghanistan are honing their skills by training Afghan servicemen in practical and theoretical action.
Nine trucks with goods from Afghanistan traversing the Caspian Sea en route to Turkey landed in Georgia today, announces the Ministry of Economy.
More than 175 tonnes of cotton, dried fruit and sesame are the first export products that Afghanistan will deliver to Europe through the Lapis Lazuli transit route which passes through Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan and Georgia.
The 22nd battalion of the 2nd Infantry Brigade of the Georgian Armed Forces and 100 soldiers from the 4th Mechanised Brigade have left for Afghanistan today to contribute to NATO mission Resolute Support.
Georgian Foreign Minister David Zalkaliani has summarised his visit to the US saying the allies have reaffirmed their support to Georgia and the recent developments near the occupation line where Russian occupation forces have renewed installing barbed wire fences have been among the major topics of discussion at the meetings.