Italian Chief of Defence on first ever visit to Georgia
During his meeting with Georgian Defence Minister, the Italian General spoke of deepening of NATO-Georgia partnership and strengthening of bilateral cooperation between the countries. Photo: Georgian Defence Ministry/Twitter
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The Chief of Defence of Italy Enzo Vecciarelli, who has paid his first ever visit to Georgia, expressed his support to the country’s European and Euro-Atlantic aspirations.
First visit ever by an Italian Chief of Defence in Georgia. Further information about Gen. Vecciarelli’s meetings with Georgian authorities is available here ???????? https://t.co/aBPh41pCox https://t.co/5k1cgsGrCx
— Italy in Georgia (@ItalyinGeorgia) September 7, 2021
Following his meeting with Georgian Defence Minister Juansher Burchuladze, the Italian General spoke about strengthening defence ties with his counterpart, Chief of Georgian Defence Forces, Major General Giorgi Matiashvili.
Together with the Georgian and Italian officials they further discussed bilateral cooperation in the military sector, collaboration between Georgia and NATO, as well as its participation in joint multinational exercises.
MoD is pleased to host CHOD of ???????? General Enzo Vecciarelli. Parties discussed defence transformation process of the GDF, deepening of NATO-GEO partnership and strengthening of bilateral cooperation between the countries. pic.twitter.com/JzpimIyIQx
— MOD Georgia (@ModGovGe) September 7, 2021
Georgia's contribution to international peace and security has been also marked.