Lithuanian FM meets Georgian PM in Tbilisi

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis has met with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili as part of his official visit to Georgia earlier today.

During the meeting with PM Gharibashvili, the sides discussed the close partnership between the two countries and the long-standing friendship.

Irakli Gharibashvili spoke about the severe political situation in Georgia’s Russia-occupied regions and thanked Landsbergis fir his unwavering support for Georgia’s territorial integrity and Euro-Atlantic integration.

Garibashvili also spoke about the importance of Georgia’s European and Euro-Atlantic integration process and Lithuania’s strong support along the way.

This is Gabrielius Landsbergis' first official visit to Georgia. Photo: gov.ge.

Talks focused on closer cooperation between the two countries in various fields and the importance of further deepening economic relations, especially in overcoming the global crisis caused by Covid-19.

PM expressed gratitude to Lithuania for providing Georgia with humanitarian assistance in the fight against the coronavirus, also pointing out the decisive importance of the friend country’s help in securing access to vaccines.

Landsbergis will hold meetings with his Georgian counterpart, David Zalkaliani, Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili.

During his three-day visit to the country, Landsbergis will also visit the occupation line in the village of Odzisi, central Georgia.