Parliament Speaker Papuashvili pays official visit to UK, discusses Georgia's foreign policy

Papuashvili (L) held meetings with the speakers of the House of Commons and House of Lords, as well as the representatives of the Foreign Relations and the Defence Committees of the House of Commons. Photo: Press office of the Parliament of Georgia

Agenda.ge, 09 Feb 2022 - 20:34, Tbilisi,Georgia

Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili has met with the representatives of the UK parliament and discussed Georgia's "key foreign policy priorities" on his official visit to the UK earlier today.

Papuashvili held meetings with the speakers of the House of Commons and House of Lords, as well as the representatives of the Foreign Relations and the Defence Committees of the House of Commons.

During the meeting with Speaker of the House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle, the sides exchanged opinions regarding the UK-Georgia strategic partnership.

Sir Hoyle described the meeting as "important," pointing out that he had heard "a lot about Georgia."

We overviewed the issues in common – threats and the ways to help each other through good relations... I used this window of opportunity to openly and sincerely express my position about the current situation in Europe, said Sir Hoyle.

Following the meeting with Sir Hoyle, Papuashvili declared that the UK remains a "firm supporter" of Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Our countries are committed to shared values for democracy & peace, noted the Georgian parliament speaker.