Yesterday, 19 February, Defence Ministry of Georgia hosted diplomatic corps. Defence Minister Irakli Alasania and his Deputy Mikheil Darchiashvili held meeting with Ambassador of European Union Philip Dimitrov and the representatives of diplomatic corps of EU member countries accredited to Georgia, informed MOD's office.

Defence Minister introduced the diplomats fulfilled reforms, defence transformation issues and plans ahead. The diplomats were also delivered information on Georgia’s engagement in international operations and future plans in this respect. At the meeting the sides focused on the importance of Framework Participation Agreement signed at Vilnius Summit which deepens cooperation between EU and Georgia to the security and defence policy directions. Georgia’s aspiration to contribute in global security by participation in EU Crisis Management Operation together with NATO-led missions was also highlighted at the meeting.

Defence Minister expressed gratitude to the diplomats for their support in Georgia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, as well as Georgia’s aspiration to NATO and EU membership.