Parliament official highlights “important” int’l cooperation for developing Georgia’s defence capabilities
The Georgian Parliament cited Beraia as saying cooperation with partner countries in defence was “dynamically developing”. Photo: Georgian Parliament
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Irakli Beraia, the Chair of the Georgian Parliament's Defence and Security Committee, on Thursday said international cooperation played a “very important” role in development of the country’s defence capabilities.
The Georgian Parliament cited Beraia as saying cooperation with partner countries in defence was “dynamically developing”.
In-camera hearing on bi-lateral defense cooperation. First Deputy Defense Minister provided info on cooperation mechanisms w/ strategic partner countries. Ongoing defense partnership details & priorities 2 strengthen ???????? defense capabilities were discussed. pic.twitter.com/YYFmmgpsfR
— Irakli Beraia (@IrakliBeraiaMP) November 16, 2023
The body also said Lela Chikovani, the First Deputy Defence Minister, had discussed international cooperation with Georgia’s strategic partner and ally states at a meeting of the Committee, including the partner states’ support and cooperation in strengthening the country's defence capability.
Speaking about international cooperation in defence, we touched on relations with the main strategic partner - the United States - as well as relations with other strategic partners such as the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Romania [and] Turkey”, Beraia said.
The lawmaker added the meeting pointed out how both national efforts and international support were being “synchronised” to strengthen Georgia’s defence capability.