Georgian, Dutch FMs discuss Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic aspirations
Darchiashvili underlined his Government was thankful for the Netherlands’ support for Georgia's Euro-Atlantic aspirations. Photo: MFA of Georgia
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The subject of Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic aspirations was discussed on Thursday in a meeting between the Georgian Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili and his Dutch counterpart Wopke Hoekstra.
Darchiashvili underlined his Government was thankful for the Netherlands’ support for Georgia's Euro-Atlantic aspirations.
Our countries celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year and we're committed to foster the cooperation,” the top Georgian diplomat also tweeted.
Delighted to meet& have a productive exchange of views with my???????? counterpart @WBHoekstra. Grateful for????????'s support for????????'s Euro-Atlantic aspirations. Our countries celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of dip. relations this year& we're committed to foster the coop. pic.twitter.com/50ximBuSBU
— Ilia Darchiashvili (@iliadarch) April 7, 2022
On his part, Hoekstra reaffirmed the desire of the Netherlands to strengthen the cooperation with the Eastern Partnership countries, including Georgia.
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