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• SHALVA PAPUASHVILI: THE STRONG PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THESE TWO COUNTRIES SERVES AS A CORNERSTONE FOR ENSURING THE SECURITY OF THE CAUCASUS REGION

  "Cooperation between Georgia and Azerbaijan is crucial for maintaining regional peace and stability. The strong partnership between these two countries serves as a cornerstone for ensuring the security of the Caucasus region”, - the Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia, H.E. Shalva Papuashvili stated at the reception dedicated to the 105th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
  The Speaker dwelt on the improvement of the security environment in the region.

  According to him, the armed forces are the pride and strength of the country.

  "We are fully committed to promoting the enhancement of the security environment in our region. On this momentous day, I want to emphasize the significance of the armed forces in not only safeguarding our nations but also ensuring the peaceful coexistence of our people. The armed forces are a source of pride and strength for our country. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the people of Azerbaijan on Independence Day and Armed Forces Day, and I wish them peace, success, and prosperity. May the armed forces of Azerbaijan serve their nation with honor and dignity", - Shalva Papuashvili stated.

• Turkmenistan and Tajikistan have adopted a Declaration on deepening strategic partnership

  Following the high-level talks, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan adopted a Declaration on deepening strategic partnership, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon said in a press statement published on the official website of the head of state.

  "This historic decision meets the fundamental interests of our peoples and is one of the important factors for the development and stability of the region," Rahmon said.

  The Governments of Turkmenistan and Tajikistan will work out in detail and submit proposals regarding the rise of economic ties between the countries. Documents on the development of trade and economic ties signed following the visit of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov to Tajikistan will contribute to this.

  Rahmon also said that during the negotiations, the parties agreed to increase the efficiency of the work of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation.

• Irakli Garibashvili: I wish to first of all congratulate our heroic veterans on this day, marking the defeat of this huge evil – fascism – and our victory over it

  “I wish to first of all congratulate our heroic veterans on this day, marking the defeat of this huge evil – fascism – and our victory over it” stated Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia when talking with journalists at the Park of Culture and Leisure of Veterans, which he visited to pay tribute to the memory of WWII victims.

  “I wish to first of all congratulate our heroic veterans on this day, marking the defeat of this huge evil – fascism – and our victory over it. I wish to note that the role of our country and people – Georgians – in the victory of the Great Patriotic War is undoubtedly immeasurable. You noted that seven hundred thousand Georgians were engaged in the war, of whom more than half sacrificed their lives to the idea of defeating evil and victory over fascism. That is why, once again I pay tribute to the memory of heroic Georgians and on behalf of our Government I wish to thank our equally heroic veterans for everything they did” added the Prime Minister of Georgia.

  Irakli Garibashvili laid a bouquet of flowers at the monument of Meliton Kantaria. The Head of Government of Georgia also spoke with veterans of the second world war (WWII) who gathered in the park today. He thanked and congratulated them on the 78th Anniversary of Victory over Fascism.

  The Prime Minister of Georgia was accompanied to the Culture and Leisure Park of Veterans by Kakha Kaladze, Mayor of Tbilisi and officials of the executive and legislative authorities of the country.

  Press Service of the Government Administration
• Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili meets Permanent Representatives of various countries to the UN

  Today, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili met with the Permanent Representatives of various countries to the UN.

  In the meeting at the Government Administration, the dynamic of cooperation between the countries was reviewed. The importance of cementing cooperation based on common interests was underlined.

  The Prime Minister pointed out that the development of global partnership is one of the Georgian Government’s key priorities.

  The conversation touched on Georgia’s progress toward implementing effective reforms. Commitment to sharing successful and internationally recognized Georgian reforms across a variety of areas was also expressed.

  Georgia has been hosting the permanent representatives of various countries to the UN for years. The goal of Ambassadors’ visits is to share information about the country’s development, economic opportunities, and implemented reforms.

  The meeting was attended by Permanent Representative of the Republic of Benin to the UN Marc Hermanne Gninadoou Araba, Permanent Representative of the Comoros to the UN Issimail Chanfi, Permanent Representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the UN Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja, Permanent Representative of the Dominican Republic to the UN Jose Alfonso Blanco Conde, Permanent Representative of Saint Lucia to the UN Menissa Marcelle Rambally, Georgian Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili, and Permanent Representative of Georgia to the UN Davit Bakradze.

  Press Service of the Government Administration
• Irakli Garibashvili meets Charles Michel

  Within the scope of his visit to Brussels, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili met with Charles Michel, President of the European Council.

  The process of Georgia’s accession to the EU was the key topic discussed at the meeting. Irakli Garibashvili briefed the President of the European Council about Georgia’s efforts toward fulfilling the European Commission’s 12 priorities and pointed out that, in this process, the authorities maintain continuous consultations with EU institutions and member states, also the Venice Commission and OSCE/ODIHR.

  The Prime Minister paid special attention to the importance of granting Georgia the EU membership candidate status at the end of this year.

  According to the Prime Minister, a large portion of the recommendations has been fulfilled and, based on the progress achieved, Georgia deserves the candidate status at the end of this year.

  Irakli Garibashvili emphasized that the Association Agreement, the DCFTA with the EU, visa-free travel, and the recently granted European perspective demonstrate Georgia’s progress toward European integration under the current Government.

  The parties discussed the ongoing war in Ukraine and its impact on the region’s security environment.

  Press Service of the Government Administration