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• Li Keqiang wishes Georgian Prime Minister and the Georgian people a happy 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the People’s Republic of China and Georgia

  The Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, Li Keqiang, wishes Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and the Georgian people a happy 30^th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the People's Republic of China and Georgia.
  According to Li Keqiang, over the past 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties, China-Georgia relations have maintained sound and stable development.
  "On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the People's Republic of China and Georgia, on behalf of the Chinese government and in my own name, I would like to extend my sincere congratulations and best wishes to you, as well as Georgian government an people.
  Over the past 30 years since the establishment of our diplomatic ties, China-Georgia relations have maintained sound and steady development. The two sides have enhanced political trust continuously, made solid progress in pragmatic cooperation in various fields, with people-to-people and cultural exchanges increasingly strengthened.
  I would like to work together with you and take the 30th anniversary of our diplomatic ties as an opportunity to continue deepen our cooperation of mutual benefit in various fields, enrich the connotation of China-Georgia relations and friendship and benefit our two countries and peoples.
  Wish you success in work and good health.
  May China and Georgia enjoy everlasting friendship," Li Keqiang concludes.

  Press Service of the Government Administration

• ​Ilia Darchiashvili has met with his Finnish counterpart

  Within the framework of the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Ilia Darchiashvili met with his Finnish counterpart, Pekka Haavisto.
  At the meeting, the sides reviewed the agenda of cooperation between the two countries.
  The Ministers stressed that Georgia-Finland cooperation has been successfully developing for over 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
  Special attention was paid to Georgia's European integration as the main direction of the country's foreign policy. Ilia Darchiashvili thanked his Finnish counterpart for his strong support for Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as for the country's European aspirations, and stressed the importance of international support in the difficult security environment in the region and in the world in general.

  MFA of Georgia

• On May 21 is the 30th anniversary of Georgia gaining its independence

  Today is the 30th anniversary of Georgia gaining its independence on May 21, 1992, and the reestablishment of diplomatic relations between Turkey and Georgia on May 21, 1992. We are celebrating our anniversary.

  Turkey recognized Georgia's independence on December 16, 1991; Protocol on the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries on May 21, 1992; Friendship, Cooperation and Good Neighborhood Agreement was signed on July 30, 1992 .

  Last year, on February 8, 1921, the ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Georgia of Ankara Simon Mdivani of diplomatic relations between Turkey and Georgia sent a letter of confidence to the President of the Turkish Grand Parliament Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk signing of the Treaty of Kars dated 13 October 1921, which defined our current borders with South Caucasian countries including Georgia 100. we are aware of the anniversary

  Relations between Turkey and Georgia have been developing on the basis of friendship, good neighbourliness and strategic partnership since Georgia regained its independence. The Republic of Turkey most strongly supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia, as well as the European-Atlantic integration and NATO membership in this framework.

  Today we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the restoration of diplomatic relations between Turkey and Georgia on May 21, 1992, after Georgia gained its independence in 1991.

  Turkey recognized Georgia's independence on December 16, 1991; the Treaty on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the two countries was signed on May 21, 1992; the Agreement on Friendship, Cooperation and Neighborhood was signed in 1992 She on the 30th of July.

  Last year we celebrated the 100th anniversary of two important dates: on February 8, 1921, Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Georgia, in Ankara, Simon Mdivan handed over a letter of credence to the President of the Grand Turkish Assembly Gaz Mustafa Kemal Ataturk S, on the basis of which diplomatic relations between Turkey and Georgia were established.

  Also, on October 13, 1921, the Treaty of Karsi was signed, which defined our border with the South Caucasus countries, including Georgia.

  After the restoration of independence of Georgia, relations between Turkey and Georgia have developed on the basis of friendship, kindness and strategic partnership. The Republic of Turkey strongly supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia, as well as Euro-Atlantic integration and NATO membership.

   

  Source: T.C. Tiflis Büyükelçiliği
• ​Ilia Darchiashvili has held a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia

  On 28 April 2022, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Ilia Darchiashvili had his first telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, Eva-Maria Liimets.
  The Estonian Minister congratulated his Georgian counterpart on his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs and wished him success in his future endeavors.
  Discussing issues on the bilateral agenda, the Ministers underlining the long-standing friendly relations between Georgia and Estonia and the importance of further deepening the political dialogue.
  Particular attention was paid to Georgia's European and Euro-Atlantic integration agenda. Focusing on Georgia's application for EU membership, Ilia Darchiashvili spoke about the steps taken by the Georgian government to coordinate the process of completing the EU Self- Assessment Questionnaire. The Minister stressed the importance of partners’ strong support for the implementation of Georgia's priorities, as well as the need to take into account the common interests of the associated trio countries on the path to European integration. Eva-Maria Liimets reaffirmed Estonia's unwavering support for Georgia on its path to EU integration.
  The Ministers reviewed the regional security environment resulting from the ongoing war in Ukraine, and exchanged information on the two countries' political and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and their involvement in international efforts.
  The Ministers expressed their readiness to continue intensive cooperation and conduct high-level bilateral visits.

  MFA of Georgia

• Ilia Darchiashvili appointed new Foreign Minister

  Ilia Darchiashvili, the former Head of the Government Administration, has been appointed the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili announced on Monday.

  Darchiashvili replaced David Zalkaliani who has been appointed Georgia’s Ambassador to the United States.

  Ilia Darchiashvili served as Georgia’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Poland, and as Ambassador-at-Large before that. He has years of experience in diplomatic work.

  At different times, Ilia Darchiashvili served as First Deputy Minister of Regional Development and Infrastructure, Executive Director of the Municipal Development Fund, while previously having been engaged in the private sector. Ilia Darchiashvili is a graduate of Tbilisi Ivane Javakhishvili State University and a holder of a master’s degree in business administration from Grenoble Graduate School of Business, France.