UK Ambassador: United Kingdom, Georgia have “a bright future” ahead
On Twitter Clayton said the ties were based on shared values and a common vision for a peaceful and more prosperous world. Photo: 1tv.ge
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Mark Clayton, the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Georgia, on Wednesday highlighted the 30th anniversary of the reestablishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries by saying their relations had a "bright future".
On Twitter Clayton said the ties were based on shared values and a common vision for a peaceful and more prosperous world.
30 years ago today ????????& ???????? re-established diplomatic relations.
— Mark Clayton (@MarkClaytonFCDO) April 27, 2022
Our ties, based on shared values & a common vision for a peaceful & more prosperous world, are stronger than ever. ???????? & ???????? have a bright future ahead of them.
I’m proud to serve as HM Ambassador to ???????? at this time pic.twitter.com/nOYoX9N3Ry
“United Kingdom and Georgia have a bright future ahead of them. I’m proud to serve as HM Ambassador to Georgia at this time,” he tweeted.
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