Georgian PM: Poland “outstanding friend”, Georgians never forget “heroic actions” of President Kaczynski during 2008 war
In the meeting hosted in Georgia’s Black Sea coast city of Batumi, Garibashvili noted the Georgian Government’s appreciation for Poland's “strong support” for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia, as well as the country’s European and Euro-Atlantic integration. Photo: Government of Georgia
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Poland is an outstanding friend and partner of Georgia, with which we have strategic cooperation and close relations in a number of areas, Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili said on Thursday, during his meeting with Polish counterpart Mateusz Morawiecki.
In the meeting hosted in Georgia’s Black Sea coast city of Batumi, Garibashvili noted the Georgian Government’s appreciation for Poland's “strong support” for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia, as well as the country’s European and Euro-Atlantic integration.
Georgia and Poland have always stood side by side in difficult moments. We will never forget the heroic actions of President Lech Kaczynski, when he arrived in Tbilisi with European leaders in August 2008 [during Georgia’s] war with the Russian Federation, and stood with our people. Every Georgian appreciates this very much. We remember it and we are grateful,” Garibashvili said.
Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili will host his Polish counterpart Mateusz Morawiecki in Batumi today.
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