Georgian, Argentine FMs discuss “friendly, partnerly” relations

Georgian Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili and his Argentine counterpart Diana Mondino on Thursday discussed the “traditionally friendly and partnerly” relations between their states.

Darchiashvili, who was on his official visit to Argentina, emphasised the need to further deepen relations and intensify high-level contacts with the country as an “important regional and global player”, the Georgian foreign office said.

The two officials reviewed the “current situation” on the European continent and the impact on the international agenda of the security environment created in the Black Sea region.

Darchiashvili and Mondino also emphasised the “increased regional and international role” of Georgia after the country was granted the European Union membership candidate status.

The parties reviewed the possibility of developing trade and economic ties, noting the “favourable” trade and investment potential of Georgia, including its free trade deals with the EU and China.

Darchiashvili also thanked his Argentinian colleague for her  “firm support” of Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

In a symbolic part of the Georgian FM’s visit, the Act of Recognition of Independence of Georgia, signed in 1919 by Hipólito Irigoyen, the then President of Argentina, and official correspondence between the countries between 1918-1921 were presented at an exhibition of historical samples at the Argentinian foreign office.