Protecting Georgian citizens’ rights abroad “important priority” - FM

The top Georgian diplomat emphasised the need for “proper and efficient” work of the consular service of the Ministry, and of its planned measures, and noted ensuring care for citizens both in the country and abroad as a “principal duty” for the state agencies. Photo: MFA of Georgia

Agenda.ge, 23 Jan 2023 - 16:01, Tbilisi,Georgia

Georgian Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili on Monday said protecting the rights of Georgian citizens abroad and ensuring their needs were met was an “important priority” of the foreign office. 

Darchiashvili made the remark after attending the opening ceremony of a coordination meeting of the Georgian consular officials abroad, the Ministry said.

The top Georgian diplomat emphasised the need for “proper and efficient” work of the consular service of the Ministry, and of its planned measures, and noted ensuring care for citizens both in the country and abroad as a “principal duty” for the state agencies.