NATO Sec-Gen Stoltenberg praises Georgia’s efforts against coronavirus

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has praised the efforts of the Georgian government against the coronavirus, saying that the country is coping with the virus successfully. 

Stoltenberg phoned Georgian Foreign Minister David Zalkaliani to relay this message and say that the NATO foreign ministerial on April 3-4 will be held in a restricted manner, Georgian Foreign Ministry said. 

• 13 recovered from coronavirus in Georgia, total cases stand at 81

NATO stands by the Georgian government and its people in the fight against the coronavirus,” the foreign ministry cited Stoltenberg as saying. 

• US ambassador Degnan: ‘we’re particularly grateful for the pro-active efforts of Georgian gov’t to contain coronavirus’

The ministry said that Zalkaliani briefed Stoltenberg about the measures being taken by the Georgian government to contain the spread of the virus. 

• EU ambassador: ‘I cannot think of a better place to be right now than here in Georgia’

NATO-Georgia relations have also been discussed. Stoltenberg welcomed the ongoing, democratic process in the country. He said that NATO will continue work to provide further support for Georgia, stating that the current situation will not create obstacles for NATO-Georgia cooperation,” the ministry stated. 

The ambassadors of the EU and the US have also praised the Georgian government for its efforts against the virus.