Government of Georgia – Appearance 2021

Mark Rutte to Irakli Garibashvili: I look forward to working with you and am confident that, together, we will strengthen the close partnership between our two countries even further Print Version

2021-04-12

Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Netherlands congratulates Irakli Garibashvili on his appointment to the position of the Prime Minister of Georgia. Dutch Prime Minister welcomes the commitment made by Georgia towards Eastern Partnership and ongoing reforms. Mark Rutte thereby reaffirms his Georgian colleague in the unwavering support of the Netherlands towards the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Georgia.

"Your Excellency, allow me to extend my congratulations on your recent appointment as Prime Minister. 1 look forward to working with you to further deepen our bilateral relations. The Netherlands welcomes your government's commitment to the Eastern Partnership and ongoing reform process. As a country that believes strongly in the principles of democracy and good governance, the Netherlands will continue to support Georgia in implementing reforms, especially in the areas of democratization, rule of law, human rights and equality. 1 am aware of the challenging developments taking place in the region and wish to underline the importance of Georgia's stability and security. In that connection, I would like to assure you of our unwavering support for Georgia's territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence within its internationally recognized borders. I look forward to working with you and am confident that, together, we will strengthen the close partnership between our two countries even further" notes Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Netherlands in his official congratulatory letter addressed to Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia.

Press Service of the Government Administration