Georgian Parliament Speaker congratulates Finland on joining NATO
In his tweet, Papuashvili noted Georgia’s determination to cooperate “closely” on its NATO membership aspirations and on “advancing peace and security in the world”. Photo via Shalva Papuashvili/Facebook
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Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili on Tuesday congratulated Finland on joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, stressing the alliance has become “stronger and more united”, and Europe - “a safer place” with the country.
In his tweet, Papuashvili noted Georgia’s determination to cooperate “closely” on its NATO membership aspirations and on “advancing peace and security in the world”.
My congratulations on Finland’s NATO membership. NATO is now stronger & more united, whereas Europe is a safer place with ????????. Georgia is determined to cooperate closely on ????????’s NATO membership aspirations & on advancing peace & security in ????. @SuomenEduskunta pic.twitter.com/FG03K8ci43
— Shalva Papuashvili ???????? (@shpapuashvili) April 4, 2023
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