Georgian PM, Polish president meet in Tbilisi, discuss cooperation, occupation issues
Georgian PM thanked the Polish president for his country’s support for Georgia’s sovereignty and democratic development. Photo: government of Georgia press office.
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Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili met with Polish President Andrzej Duda in Tbilisi earlier today.
Garibashvili thanked Duda for Poland’s ‘continued support’ for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and the country’s Euro-Atlantic aspirations.
Speaking about economic cooperation, Duda said that Georgian products are increasingly popular among Polish consumers.
Great talks @AndrzejDuda on how to further expand our deep friendship in areas of co-op. We highly value ???????? support for ???????? European & Euro-Atlantic integration. This visit surely reflects upon ????????-???????? strong commitment for strengthening our unwavering partnership! pic.twitter.com/NBT6Ddk61Y
— Irakli Garibashvili (@GharibashviliGe) May 27, 2021
An agreement has been reached on organising business forums and further strengthening of business contacts, “ the government of Georgia press office said.
Duda and Garibashvili stated that Georgia and Poland enjoy close cooperation in the defence field which includes joint exercises
They discussed the current situation in Georgia’s Russian-occupied Tskhinvali and Abkhazia regions.
Garibashvili reiterated that Georgia supports only a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
Polish President Andrzej Duda says that his country is ready to share some of its coronavirus vaccines with Georgia.Duda made the statement during his meeting with Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili in Tbilisi earlier today. He stated that Georgia and Poland should further strengthen ties, especially in the tourism field. Zurabishvili stated that Georgia has lifted all restrictions for tourists who have received their coronavirus vaccines, adding that the country is open for Polish tourists as well.
Dozens of countries around the world have illuminated their iconic buildings in red and white – the colours of Georgia’s national flag to mark the 30th anniversary of Georgia’s independence from the Soviet Union. To celebrate the Independence Day of Georgia, the Olympic stadium in Wroclaw was lit in red and white. The Georgian national anthem was also performed during the event.
Andrzej Duda, the President of Poland, paid a visit to the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM) deployed in the central Georgian village of Odzisi, near the administrative boundary line separating the Russian-occupied Tskhinvali (South Ossetia) region from the rest of the country, on Georgia's Independence Day on Thursday.
“Georgians, we [the Polish people] are waiting for you in a united Europe, because you have been a part of its heritage for centuries. We are waiting for you in NATO, because you [Georgians] are a proud nation that deserves freedom, security and prosperity”, said Polish President Andrzej Duda during Independence Day official ceremony.