Georgian FM, OSCE secretary general discuss cooperation

Georgia's cooperation with the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe was discussed by Ilia Darchiashvili, the Georgian foreign minister and Helga Schmid, the secretary general of the  OSCE, as part of the United Nations general assembly in New York on Tuesday.   

Darchiashvili thanked the secretary general for keeping the topic of Georgia “at a high level on the organisation's agenda” and for the involvement of the OSCE in the process of peaceful settlement of the conflict in the country, the Georgian foreign office said.

The parties discussed the current security environment in the South Caucasus region and Russia's ongoing military aggression against Ukraine, highlighting  Georgia's “active involvement” in the implementation of actions supporting Ukraine within the framework of the organisation.

Photo: Georgian Foreign Office.

The two officials paid “special attention” to the situation in the occupied regions of Georgia, noting the importance of the organisation's involvement in the process of the Geneva International Discussions - the only international format on Georgian conflict issues - and the need to achieve progress in the mentioned format.

At the meeting, the conversation also touched on the role of Georgia in establishing peace and stability in the South Caucasus region.

Delighted to meet OSCE SG @HelgaSchmid_SG, within the scope of the #UNGA. Discussed the security of the region and importance of the OSCE's engagement. Expressed gratitude for supporting ???????? and highlighted the organization's role in the Geneva International Discussions. pic.twitter.com/8I9bhFxWFn

— Ilia Darchiashvili (@iliadarch) September 20, 2022