Georgian Defence Forces Chief discusses partnership with Romanian counterpart, Defence Minister
The sides also discussed regional security and existing challenges in the Black Sea region, as well as the existing mechanisms of cooperation with NATO and the European Union, and reforms implemented to strengthen defence capabilities. Photo via Defence Ministry
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Major General Giorgi Matiashvili, the Chief of the Georgian Defence Forces, on Saturday discussed “strategic” partnership with the Romanian Defence Minister Angel Tîlvăr and General Daniel Petrescu, the Chief of the Defence Staff of Romania, in his visit to the country.
The officials highlighted the partnership agreement signed between the two countries in October 2022, as well as their renewed agreement on defence cooperation, the Georgian Defence Ministry said.
Current and future bilateral cooperation, including in military education and participation in joint drills, were also reviewed at the meeting.
The sides also discussed regional security and existing challenges in the Black Sea region, as well as the existing mechanisms of cooperation with NATO and the European Union, and reforms implemented to strengthen defence capabilities.
The conversation touched on the important role of the Substantial NATO-Georgia Package and Romania's contribution to the successful implementation of its initiatives.
Matiashvili thanked the Romanian side for its “steadfast” support of Georgia's territorial integrity and sovereignty, European and Euro-Atlantic integration.
Within the framework of his visit, the Chief of the Georgian Defence Forces also attended the multinational training exercise Dacian Strike 23.
Georgian-Romanian defence cooperation and future relations were discussed on Tuesday in a meeting between the Georgian Defence Minister Juansher Burchuladze and General Daniel Petrescu, the Romanian Chief of Defence, the Georgian Defence Ministry said.
Security environment and challenges in the Black Sea region were discussed on Tuesday in a meeting between Georgian defence minister Juansher Burchuladze and his Romanian counterpart Vasile Dîncu.
Cooperation between Georgia and Romania, and relations with NATO and the European Union were discussed on Tuesday in a meeting between Georgian prime minister Irakli Garibashvili and Romanian defence minister Vasile Dîncu.
Romanian president Klaus Iohannis on Tuesday said his country remained “one of the most important supporters” for Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic integration, after signing a declaration on strategic partnership between the two countries with his Georgian counterpart Salome Zourabichvili in Bucharest.
Georgian Interior Minister Vakhtang Gomelauri and Defence Minister Juansher Burchuladze discussed fruitful cooperation between Georgia and Turkey on Wednesday at the meetings with Seyfullah Hacımüftüoğlu, the Turkish Secretary General of the National Security Council.