Georgian, Czech FMs discuss security environment, political and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine
In the context of the situation in the Russian-occupied territories of Georgia, Lipavsky stated that “Czech Republic is well-aware of the challenges that Georgia faces.” Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia
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The security environment complicated by the ongoing war in Ukraine, and the political and humanitarian assistance to the country, were discussed by Georgian Foreign Minister David Zalkaliani and his Czech counterpart Jan Lipavsky in a phone call on Thursday.
In the call, Zalkaliani and Lipavsky reaffirmed their strong support for Ukraine, the Georgian Foreign Ministry said, adding the conversation had focused on the need for a greater involvement of international partners in the region and a further consolidation of support for Georgia, taking into account the “possible threats” that the ongoing processes in the region may pose to the country.
In the context of the situation in the Russian-occupied territories of Georgia, Lipavsky stated that “Czech Republic is well-aware of the challenges that Georgia faces.”
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