Georgian Defence Minister, US Ambassador discuss cooperation
The meeting also reviewed NATO-Georgia cooperation, while the sides also expressed hope the “fruitful” defence cooperation between their countries would be further strengthened. Photo: ministry of Defence/Twitter
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Prospects of cooperation between Georgia and the United States were discussed on Monday between Irakli Chikovani, the newly appointed Minister of Defence and Robin Dunnigan, the United States Ambassador to the country.
The meeting focused on future plans within the framework of the strategic partnership between the two countries and on steps for strengthening Georgia’s defence capabilities. The officials also discussed the importance of international exercises, the Ministry said.
MoD Chikovani held an introductory meeting with the US Amb in Georgia, Robin Dunnigan
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Chikovani expressed gratitude to the US side for its “firm political and practical support” of Georgia, with parties also noting the latter’s significant contribution to ensuring international security.
The meeting also reviewed NATO-Georgia cooperation, while the sides also expressed hope the “fruitful” defence cooperation between their countries would be further strengthened.
The meeting was also attended by Colonel Joseph Bilbo, the US Defence Attaché to Georgia.
Irakli Kobakhidze, Georgia’s newly confirmed Prime Minister, on Friday introduced Irakli Chikovani as the country’s new Defence Minister.
Georgian Defence Minister Irakli Chikovani on Friday said leaders of NATO viewed Georgia as the “closest partner” among non-member countries, as a credit for the state’s “achievements” of the past 10 years.
Irakli Beraia, the Chair of the Georgian Parliament's Defence and Security Committee, on Monday met Robin Dunnigan, the United States Ambassador to the country, to discuss directions of strategic cooperation between the two countries.
Juansher Burchuladze, the outgoing Defence Minister, on Thursday said he had received an offer from Irakli Kobakhidze, the candidate for the position of the Prime Minister of Georgia, to consider taking up the position of the country’s Ambassador to NATO.
Irakli Chikovani, the newly appointed Minister of Defence of Georgia, on Wednesday met Răzvan Rotundu, the Romanian Ambassador to the country, to discuss the importance of strategic partnership between the two states and “successful bilateral” cooperation in defence.
Irakli Chikovani, the newly appointed Minister of Defence of Georgia, was cited by the Ministry on Thursday as saying the Government was working with international partners to develop the country’s defence forces.