Georgian prime minister stresses “key” role of intelligence service on national date
Georgian prime minister Irakli Garibashvili on Monday congratulated employees of the country’s intelligence services on their professional day. Photo: Government of Georgia press office
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Georgian prime minister Irakli Garibashvili on Monday congratulated employees of the country’s intelligence services on their professional date by stressing the “key element” of their institution in the state security system.
The head of the government said the role of the national intelligence service had “further increased” on the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Georgia needs a strong intelligence service - therefore, I wish you institutional development and progress”, Garibashvili said.
Pledging the government’s support, the PM told the professionals “I assure you that the activities of each of you for the benefit of the country are important and highly appreciated”, wishing success to both new employees and experienced personnel.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Monday commended the “crucial role” of the Georgian State Security Service agency in ensuring stability and security in the country and “strengthening Georgia”, in remarks for the seventh anniversary of the body.
A Georgian Parliamentary delegation led by Irakli Beraia, the Chairman of the Parliament’s Committee on Defence and Security, on Thursday participated in discussions covering the Russian invasion of Ukraine and security challenges as part of the ongoing Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum in Bucharest.
Andrei Kasyanov, the Charge d'affaires of Ukraine in Georgia, was summoned on Monday to the Georgian foreign office over the claims of the Intelligence Service of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine about alleged talks between Russia and Georgia over re-export of Russian goods to third countries.
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