Georgian PM: I defend Georgia’s interests, support Ukraine’s independence, territorial integrity
The Head of the Government highlighted humanitarian aid for Ukraine and said over 1,000 tons of humanitarian cargo had been sent to the country, noting according to the data of the Ukrainian Post, Georgia has been the first among 190 countries sending humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Photo: Government Administration
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Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Wednesday said he stood with Georgia as a “defender” of the country’s interests and he would always be, as it has been an obligation of all Georgian citizens to “think about the country”.
In his comments to the media, Garibashvili stressed he was “on the side of justice” and noted Georgia supported Ukraine’s independence, freedom and territorial integrity, adding “of course, we want this war [Russia-Ukraine war] to end as soon as possible”.
The Head of the Government highlighted humanitarian aid for Ukraine and said over 1,000 tons of humanitarian cargo had been sent to the country, noting according to the data of the Ukrainian Post, Georgia has been the first among 190 countries sending humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
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