Georgian FM meeting German counterpart in Tbilisi
In the framework of the visit, the top German diplomat will also meet Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and President Salome Zourabichvili. Photo: InterPressNews
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Georgian Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili on Friday hosted his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock during the latter’s first official visit to the country.
The Georgian foreign service said the two ministers were scheduled to comment for the media following the meeting.
In the framework of the visit, the top German diplomat will also meet Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and President Salome Zourabichvili.
Happy to host my German colleague to ????????! A good opportunity to continue the friendly dialogue to enhance the positive dynamics of our bilateral relations. ???????? ???????? are reliable partners sharing deep historical ties/commitment to principles based on common European values @ABaerbock pic.twitter.com/5gQzdOPg9g
— Ilia Darchiashvili (@iliadarch) March 24, 2023
Baerbock will also visit the administrative line separating the Russian-occupied regions from the rest of the country.
Baerbock has already met representatives of domestic non-governmental groups.
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