Georgian FM discusses upgrade of political, economic ties with Singaporean, Greek, UAE, Solomon Islands counterparts at UN assembly
Georgian foreign minister Ilia Darchiashvili met with his Greek counterpart on Tuesday on the sidelines of the United Nations general assembly. Photo: foreign ministry press office
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Georgian foreign minister Ilia Darchiashvili discussed prospects for upgrading political and economic ties in meetings with Singaporean, Greek, United Arab Emirates, and Solomon Islands’ counterparts on the sidelines of the United Nations general assembly on Tuesday, the foreign ministry said.
Discussing moves to further develop economic cooperation with Singapore’s foreign minister Vivian Balakrishnan, Darchiashvili said the two countries enjoyed “similar economic development policies” and noted “great potential for further development” of ties.
Praising “successful cooperation” between Georgia and the United Arab Emirates, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Darchiashvili pledged to take actions for ensuring closer trade and economic cooperation.
Productive meeting w/FM of the UAE H.H. @ABZayed. ????????is committed to develop strong p'ship with???????? that will span various areas, as there is great potential for mutually beneficial coop, especially in the field of economy. Welcome agreement on visa-free travel between our countries pic.twitter.com/7cgCO8UXjA
— Ilia Darchiashvili (@iliadarch) September 20, 2022
The growing interest of the business circles of the UAE towards Georgia and the already implemented large investment projects were emphasised. The ministers expressed their readiness to work on the preparation of the relevant contractual basis for the further development of trade and economic ties”, said the ministry, noting that the officials highlighted the importance of exchanging high-level visits and welcomed the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
In the meeting with his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias, the minister noted the “friendly relations and close cooperation” between their states and thanked the latter for his country's “strong support” for Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as its Euro-Atlantic aspirations.
Pleasure to meet my Greek counterpart @NikosDendias. ???????? and ???????? are longtime friends with common values and we will spare no efforts to reinforce our friendship even more and to deliver new benefits to our peoples. Greece's firm support to our country is highly appreciated. pic.twitter.com/p92YPltKJt
— Ilia Darchiashvili (@iliadarch) September 20, 2022
The ministers emphasised the great potential for the development of relations and noted the importance of activating close communication at a high level”, the ministry said, adding the officials had also exchanged information on the security environment in the Black Sea region, with Darchiashvili inviting Dendias to Georgia for an official visit.
Meeting Jeremiah Manele, his counterpart from Solomon Islands, the Georgian minister focused on the “successful cooperation” between Georgia and countries of the Pacific basin, as well as the country’s “active involvement” in formats of Pacific Islands regional organisations.
On the sidelines of the #UNGA, Minister @iliadarch met FM Jeremiah Manele of Solomon Islands ????????. The colleagues discussed ????????'s successful cooperation with the countries in the Pacific and touched upon the ways of deepening bilateral ties with Solomon Islands. pic.twitter.com/6NpFCggljh
— MFA of Georgia (@MFAgovge) September 20, 2022
The two ministers emphasised the possibility of developing education and public service cooperation, and noted the importance of intensifying state-to-state communication.