Georgian FM tells NATO Deputy Sec-Gen Tbilisi “committed” to Euro-Atlantic integration
Mircea Geoană, the NATO Deputy Secretary General, on Thursday hosted the Georgian FM in the alliance headquarters. Photo: Foreign Ministry press office
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Georgian Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili on Thursday told Mircea Geoană, the NATO Deputy Secretary General, his country remained committed to Euro-Atlantic integration.
Very glad to meet with NATO Deputy SG @Mircea_Geoana. We highly appreciate the Alliance's support for strengthening ????????'s security& resilience, as well as for the country's sovereignty& terr integrity. ????????remains committed to Euro-Atlantic integration. Thanks for hosting us on NGC. pic.twitter.com/zxBke8t2mx
— Ilia Darchiashvili (@iliadarch) March 23, 2023
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