Georgian FM meets Swedish, German ambassadors to Georgia to strengthen ties
The ambassadors praised the recent agreement on the electoral system between the Georgian ruling and opposition parties. Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Georgian Foreign Minister David Zalklaiani has met with the Ambassador of Sweden to Georgia Ulrik Tidestrom and the Ambassador of Germany to Georgia Hubert Knirsch to discuss issues for deeper cooperation between the countries.
The ambassadors praised the recent agreement on the electoral system between the Georgian ruling and opposition parties.
The Ambassador of Sweden to Georgia Ulrik Tidestrom and the Ambassador of Germany to Georgia Hubert Knirsch. Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Reaching an agreement proves that Georgia keeps its place in international democracy," said the ambassadors.
The issue of Covid-19 was also discussed at the meeting.
Zalkaliani, Tidestrom and Knirsch discussed the risk of the virus spreading through the European continent.
The sides exchanged information about preventative measures taken in Germany, Sweden and Georgia.
Zalkaliani and the ambassadors of Sweden and Germany to Georgia expressed willingness for deeper cooperation between the countries.
Georgia has evacuated 156 citizens from Italy today via a charter flight by Georgian Airways as the Italian government has placed the entire country under lockdown. After thermal screening, the passengers will be placed in quarantine for 14 days.
All three international airports of Georgia are taking preventive safety measures against the spread of the coronavirus.
Foreign leaders and diplomats have congratulated Georgia for coming to an agreement about the electoral system for the 2020 parliamentary elections, which will feature a 120/30 distribution between proportional and majoritarian votes.
Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia says that yesterday's agreement between the ruling Georgian Dream (GD) party and the opposition on how to hold the 2020 parliamentary elections is an ‘important step’ to further strengthen democracy in Georgia, decrease polarisation and help the stable development of the country.