2016-09-07
Democratic reforms of Georgia, preparation for the parliamentary elections and prospects of deepening NATO-Georgia relations were discussed during the meeting of the Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Kvirikashvili and Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg.
Head of the Government of Georgia thanked the Secretary General for the visit of the NAC and indicated that Georgia considers it to be yet another sign of support of Alliance.
Particular attention was paid to the steps taken in the area of increasing the country's defensibility as well as NATO's important contribution in this area.
The parties noted that NATO-Georgia relations are gradually developing and decisions taken at the Warsaw Summit are a clear indication of this, whereas Alliance has recognized Georgia as one of the most compliant and trustworthy partner.
Secretary General of NATO outlined the significant contribution of Georgian military personnel in ensuring international security.
The conversation also touched upon parliamentary elections scheduled this October. Prime Minister noted that the Government of Georgia will spare no effort to hold elections compliant with the democratic norms and international standards.
Deputy Secretary General of NATO Alexander Vershbow, NATO Secretary General's Special Representative for Caucasus and Central Asia James Appathurai, Head of the NATO Liaison Office, William Lahue as well as Minister of Foreign Affairs Mikheil Janelidze, Minister of Defence Levan Izoria, Minister of Justice Tea Tsulukiani, Minister of Internal Affairs Giorgi Mghebrishvili, State Minister on European and Euro-Atlantic Integration David Bakradze, Ambassador of Georgia to NATO Alexander Maisuradze and Deputy Head of the Administration of Government Nino Kobakhidze attended the meeting.
Prime Minister's Press Office