On the 5th of June, 2017 Georgia and the Kingdom of Belgium are marking the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.

Since the restoration of Georgia’s independence, the ties between the two countries have developed into extensive and fruitful collaboration. While sharing the core European values, both states have achieved close political cooperation and continue to coordinate their policies on a wide range of international issues.

Partnership with Belgium – a host country of European and Euro-Atlantic institutions – has been particularly important for Georgia due to Belgium’s special place in Europe’s recent history as one of the founding members of the EU and NATO and a loyal supporter of European integration.

In this respect, Belgium’s contribution to advancing Georgia`s relations both with the EU and NATO to a qualitatively new level as well as support to Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, should be underlined.

Furthermore, Georgia and Belgium are holding regular political dialogue at various levels. As a latest example of high level bilateral visits, recently Georgia had an honour to host the Chairman of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives H.E. Siegfried Bracke and Belgian MPs.

Importantly, people to people contacts are expending too. Brussels is often a host to Georgian artists and cultural events, allowing Belgian public and aficionados of art and music to get better acquainted with the contemporary Georgian art in all its diversity.

The last 25 years have laid solid foundation of bilateral relations between Georgia and the Kingdom of Belgium, which can only be further developed and strengthened. The two states will continue working closely in order to ensure peace, stability and security on the European continent.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its deep sorrow over the train crash  in the Andhra Pradesh State of the Republic of India leaving tens of people dead and many others – injured.  
In this difficult time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its solidarity with the Indian government and people conveying its condolences to the families of crash victims and wishing speedy recovery to those who have been injured in the accident.
 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia expresses its sorrow over the fire that broke out in the Plasco Centre in Teheran, on 19 January 2017 leaving tens of people dead and up to hundred – heavily injured.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveys its condolences to the families of the fire victims, as well as to the government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran, wishing speedy recovery to those who have been injured in the fire.

September 11 of 2016, marks the 15th anniversary of the tragedy that affected the world. On September 11, 2001, the terroristic attack was held against the United States that took away the lives of around 3000 innocent individuals. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia expresses its deep condolences and pays tribute to the lives of fallen. 
Despite the actions implemented by the international community after this tragic event, unfortunately terrorism remains as the most important challenge. 
Georgia strongly condemns any form of terrorism, underlines the importance of international cooperation on affective fight against it and continues to have its own important contribution in strengthening global security matters.