Georgia can strengthen security by deepening ties with EU, regional partners - PM
Garibashvili said he was “delighted” to take part in the Global Security Forum, scheduled to kick off today in Bratislava. Photo: Government Administration
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The Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Thursday said that by deepening ties with the European Union and regional partner states Georgia had a “potential” to strengthen its security and "provide peace and stability" in the Black Sea region and beyond.
Garibashvili said he was “delighted” to take part in the Global Security Forum, scheduled to kick off today in Bratislava.
Delighted to take part in #GLOBSEC2022. Look forward to fruitful discussions & meetings. By deepening its ties w/ ???????? & regional partners ???????? has a potential to strengthen its own security & provide peace & stability in our region & beyond. @GLOBSEC
— Irakli Garibashvili (@GharibashviliGe) June 2, 2022
The Forum is set to host bilateral, high-level political meetings between the PM and leaders of partner countries. The Government head is also scheduled to take part in a panel discussion with Maia Sandu, the President of Moldova.
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