Georgian FM, British MP welcome “strong” inter-parliamentary relations
The officials also welcomed the format of the Wadrop’s Strategic Dialogue and “highly” appraised the meetings, being held within the framework of the dialogue. Photo via Foreign Ministry
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Georgian Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili and Jonathan Djanogly, the Chair of the United Kingdom All-Party Parliamentary Group on Georgia on Thursday discussed the “strong” inter-parliamentary relations between the two countries and the support of the British Parliament demonstrated to Georgia.
Had an honor to meet @JDjanogly - a long-time friend and supporter of Georgia. We exchanged views on different aspects of ???????? ???????? bilateral agenda, focusing on importance of fostering interparliamentary cooperation between our countries. pic.twitter.com/ug0l3847AL
— Ilia Darchiashvili (@iliadarch) January 26, 2023
At the meeting, their discussions also focused on the visit of the UK Parliamentary Group in Georgia, the sides also highlighting the cooperation at the legislative level and “mutual support” in multilateral formats, the Foreign Ministry said.
It was a pleasure seeing the Georgian Minister of Foreign Affairs @iliadarch in London today.
— Jonathan Djanogly MP (@JDjanogly) January 26, 2023
The UK and Georgia have much in common and it is crucial that we continue to build upon the strong bilateral relationship of our two nations.???????????????? pic.twitter.com/mgI6prNIEo
The officials also welcomed the format of the Wadrop’s Strategic Dialogue and “highly” appraised the meetings, being held within the framework of the dialogue.
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