Georgian FM, Swiss national council president discuss relations, cooperation

Current challenges in the Black Sea region and the importance of a “strong and united” position of the international community to deal with the threats were also reviewed in the meeting. Photo: MFA of Georgia

Agenda.ge, 11 Oct 2022 - 17:01, Tbilisi,Georgia

Relations between Georgia and Switzerland and cooperation across a “broad spectrum of mutual priorities” were discussed on Tuesday in a meeting between Georgian foreign minister Ilia Darchiashvili and Irène Kälin, the president of the national council of Switzerland. 

Darchiashvili expressed his satisfaction with the existing “close and friendly” relations between the two countries, which he said were “based on common values and mutual respect”, the Georgian foreign office said.

The meeting noted there was a “great potential” for the development of “mutually beneficial” cooperation in economic relations, professional education, climate protection and more.

Current challenges in the Black Sea region and the importance of a “strong and united” position of the international community to deal with the threats were also reviewed in the meeting.