Georgian PM in Ukraine: defence, security, economic issues on top of agenda
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili (L) arrived in Lviv, Ukraine, earlier today, where he has been welcomed by Ukrainian PM Denys Shmyhal. Photo: PM Garibashvili’s Twitter page.
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Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili has already arrived in Ukraine, where he was welcomed by his Ukrainian counterpart Denys Shmyhal, ambassadors of both countries and Ukrainian officials in Lviv.
Garibashvili and Shmyhal have tweeted that they are waiting for a ‘productive discussion’ on defence, security, trade, economic and other issues.
Thank you for the warm welcome @Denys_Shmyhal! I'm Looking forward to productive discussions in #Lviv & #Kyiv about a variety of topics, including our co-op in the field of defense & security as well as trade & economy! pic.twitter.com/FlpmQhfYWT
— Irakli Garibashvili (@GharibashviliGe) August 21, 2021
Georgian Ambassador to Ukraine Teimuraz Sharashenidze has stated that the ‘Georgian and Ukrainian relations are developing intensively in the last three months and Garibashvili’s visit to Ukraine is one of the confirmation of this.’
Glad to welcome the ???????? PM @GharibashviliGe to ????????. Ahead is an intensive program in #Lviv and #Kyiv, discussions of security, trade, economic and many other issues, as well as the participation of the Georgian delegation in the founding summit of the Crimean platform. pic.twitter.com/7QaQa4UpOy
— Denys Shmyhal (@Denys_Shmyhal) August 21, 2021
He said that the leaders of 44 foreign countries, including Garibashvili, will participate in an upcoming Crimea Platform Forum, which is scheduled on August 23, on the last day of the Georgian PM’s official visit to the country.
The foreign leaders will work out a joint resolution during the forum.
Garibashvili’s joint press conference with Shmyhal is scheduled later today, while he will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Parliament Speaker Dmytro Razumkov tomorrow.
Georgia has expressed concerns over Russian troop movements near the eastern Donbass region where Ukrainian troops are in conflict with Russian-backed forces.Georgian Foreign Minister David Zalkaliani held a phone conversation with his Ukrainian colleague amid Ukraine's standoff over a Russian troop buildup near its border.
During an official visit between August 21 and 23 Garibashvili will hold meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, PM Denys Shmyhal and Parliament Speaker Dmytro Razumkov.
Georgian and Ukrainian presidents have met in Kyiv earlier today and stated that the two countries have common, Euro-Atlantic goals, face common challenges from Russia and need to further strengthen economic and political ties. Both Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that their countries should work together for the Black sea security, with the support of the international community.
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