Current events in the Black Sea region and the situation in the occupied territories of Georgia in the context of regional and European security were discussed on Monday between Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili and Bujar Osmani, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia.
Zourabichvili briefed the Organisation of Security and Co-Operation in Europe Chairman on the human rights and humanitarian situation in the Russian-occupied territories of the country, the President's press office said.
The officials also discussed the challenge of the ongoing war in Ukraine for the security of the Black Sea region and Europe, emphasising the importance of securing peace in the conflict.
Glad to meet with President @Zourabichvili_S to exchange on developments in the region & beyond. We both concluded that a greater inclusion of women in peace processes is very important. The @OSCE will continue to support #Georgia & work to strengthen our co-operation. pic.twitter.com/N6IMWwk2ts
— Bujar Osmani (@Bujar_O) April 10, 2023
The Georgian President also thanked the OSCE for the “productive cooperation and support” in strengthening democracy in Georgia, which she called “crucial” to Georgia's integration into the European Union.
On his part, Osmani stated his willingness to “intensify support” for the nation's institutional reforms.