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NATO Vice Admiral praises Georgian Interior Minister for bringing Georgia close to NATO

NATO-Georgia cooperation on Black Sea security was one of the key topics discussed by NATO Vice Admiral Sir Clive Johnstone and Georgian Interior Minister Giorgi Gakharia in Tbilisi today. Photo: Interior Ministry press office.

Agenda.ge, 28 Feb 2019 - 17:54, Tbilisi,Georgia

Commander at the NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM), Vice Admiral Sir Clive Johnstone has met with Georgian Interior Minister, Vice PM Giorgi Gakharia on his first visit to Georgia and praised him for taking steps towards Georgia’s quick integration into the alliance.

Johnstone also stated that Gakharia is an “expert in regional issues” and he was eager to listen to his views regarding the current regional challenges.

For me, as for the vice admiral of NATO Maritime Command, meeting with Mr. Gakharia was particularly important. He [Gakharia] has taken successful steps for supporting the policy which brings Georgia close to NATO,” Johnstone said.

He stated that he wanted to receive advice from Gakharia regarding Black Sea security.

MARCOM is the central command of all NATO maritime forces.

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