Prospects for enhancing ties in various areas of mutual interest were discussed on Tuesday in a meeting between the Georgian Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili and the Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
Within the framework of the former’s visit to Israel, the officials focused on “centuries-old friendship” between the two nations and “important” issues of bilateral and multilateral cooperation, the Georgian foreign service said.
Very glad to have an opportunity to meet the President of the State of Israel @Isaac_Herzog. We focused on centuries-old friendship between our countries and discussed the prospects for enhancing ties in various areas of mutual interest. pic.twitter.com/vsFF8i7LiT
— Ilia Darchiashvili (@iliadarch) May 2, 2023
The officials reaffirmed their “readiness” to continue “close” cooperation in both bilateral and multilateral formats.
Delighted to host Georgia’s Foreign Minister @iliadarch & Deputy Minister @AlKhvtis, at the President's Residence this morning. We discussed ways to deepen and expand our strong relations based on the deep and historic 2600 year connection between the Georgian and Jewish peoples. pic.twitter.com/TsXp9qpwsj
— יצחק הרצוג Isaac Herzog (@Isaac_Herzog) May 2, 2023
Herzog also pledged the “unwavering” support of Israel for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Georgia.