NATO Sec-Gen summarizes partnership with Georgia in annual report
The Secretary-General noted NATO had established “enhanced opportunities” status for six partners, including Georgia. Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge
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NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg summarized the aspects of partnership between Georgia and the Alliance in his annual report for 2021 on Thursday.
Stoltenberg wrote NATO’s door for membership remained open “to all European democracies that share the values of the Alliance,” while the Allies committed to support the eventual membership of Georgia and Ukraine.
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The Secretary-General noted NATO had established “enhanced opportunities” status for six partners, including Georgia, to provide them with opportunities to engage with the Alliance.
Stoltenberg pointed out the NATO-Georgia cooperation had strengthened the country’s defence capabilities and helped it advance in “preparations towards eventual membership in the Alliance.”
Some 35 resident and visiting experts, provided by Allies and partners, continued to support the implementation of the Substantial NATO-Georgia package in 2021. Through the Defence and Related Security Capacity Building Trust Fund projects, Allies funded education and training, including for Georgia’s military police, as well as exercises and equipment,” he wrote.
The Secretary-General also recalled the Alliance-funded projects in Georgia, namely the NATO-Georgia Joint Training and Evaluation Centre and the Defence Institution Building School in Georgia.