Georgian anti-terrorism efforts in focus of FM's address to Ministerial Meeting of the Global Coalition against ISIS

Georgia's part in the international effort against terrorism were in the focus of an address by Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili to  the Ministerial Meeting of the Global Coalition against ISIS, hosted on Wednesday in Morocco.

Darchiashvili highlighted his Government's involvement and participation in ensuring global security over the years, as well as the country's  direct involvement and support in the international coalition's activities.

In his speech the Georgian Minister noted that despite security challenges on the European continent and in the world, the fight against terrorism and extremism remained a "top priority" for the international community. He noted the actions taken by Georgian authorities to prevent the threat of terrorism, including the approval by the state of the Counterterrorism Strategy and Action Plan for 2022-2026, developed with multilateral involvement of the local authorities. 

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The FM also pointed to the legislative changes aimed at increasing effectiveness of the work against terrorism and the effective functioning of law enforcement and security structures in Georgia.

Darchiashvili also focused on the issues in the Russian-occupied regions of Georgia and the security challenges, including the lack of international monitoring mechanisms, in the territories. 

He reassured participants of the Ministerial about Georgia's readiness to continue its contribution to efforts for peace in coordination with its partners.