Georgian, Romanian defence ministers discuss cooperation, security matters
The meeting between the two ministers was held in Bulgaria, where the South East European Defence Ministerial was taking place. Photo: MOD of Georgia
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Security challenges of the Black Sea region and the importance of developing partnership between the countries of the region were discussed on Friday in a meeting between Georgian defence minister Juansher Burchuladze and his Romanian counterpart Angel Tîlvăr.
The meeting between the two ministers was held in Bulgaria, where the South East European Defence Ministerial was taking place, the Georgian defence ministry said.
The officials agreed to “further strengthen” joint efforts for the security of the Black Sea region, with Burchuladze noting the establishment of a strategic partnership between the two countries was “very important”.
The ministers also discussed questions of bilateral cooperation between the defence agencies of Georgia and Romania and focused on Georgia's aspiration to join European and Euro-Atlantic structures, as well as reforms implemented by the country on this path.
In the meeting, they also highlighted the “important role” of the Substantial NATO-Georgia Package and Romania's contribution to the successful implementation of its initiatives.
Burchuladze thanked his counterpart for the “significant contribution” to supporting the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Georgia and the Euro-Atlantic integration of the country.
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Georgian minister of defence Juansher Burchuladze on Monday said the production of unmanned reconnaissance and combat aircraft in Georgia would begin by the end of this year.
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Georgian Defence Minister Juansher Burchuladze on Thursday discussed strategic partnership and future cooperation with his Romanian counterpart Angel Tîlvăr in a meeting held as part of the South-Eastern Europe Defence Ministerial in Ankara.