The News in Brief
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Prepared by Messenger Staff
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Irakli Darchiashvili, Meets with Belgian MFA Hadja Lahbib
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Ilia Darchiashvili, held a meeting with Hadja Lahbib, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs, and Foreign Trade of the Kingdom of Belgium, who is currently on a regional visit to Georgia.
As per the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' information, the discussions during the meeting were centered on the strong cooperation and amicable relations existing between the two nations.
The report further highlighted the robust support that the Kingdom of Belgium extends to Georgia's sovereignty, territorial integrity, as well as the nation's European and Euro-Atlantic integration.
"In this regard, we also discussed how to engage the Kingdom of Belgium in supporting Georgia's path towards European integration. Additionally, one of our primary focuses was bilateral trade, economic cooperation, and the specific sectors of collaboration between our two countries. Naturally, this topic was also addressed," said Darchiashvili.
Irakli Darchiasvhvili conveyed his gratitude for Belgium's support of Georgia's territorial integrity and sovereignty. He expressed confidence that Belgium would be among the nations vigorously and resolutely advocating for Georgia's European integration.
"I expressed gratitude for Belgium's support of Georgia's territorial integrity and sovereignty. I am confident that Belgium will be among the countries that vocally and firmly advocate for our European integration," stated Darchiashvili.
Georgia Hosts 'Agile Spirit 2023' Exercise for the Eleventh Time; US Ambassador Kelly Degnan Attends
Georgia is hosting the multinational exercise 'Agile Spirit 2023' for the eleventh time. As part of the training framework, the initial demonstration component took place at the Vaziani military airfield and US Ambassador to Georgia Kelly Degnan attended.
"We are currently at the Vaziani airfield, where the annual exercise 'Agile Spirit' is underway. The exercise is being hosted by Georgia and co-led by the USA. Over 3,000 military personnel from 21 countries are participating in this event. Today, we observed an air landing exercise. This opportunity allows us to conduct joint drills, enhance interoperability, transparency, and elevate readiness through yearly exercises, further bolstering our military collaboration. The parachute jump conducted by 180 paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade, as part of the annual 'Agile Spirit' exercise hosted by the Georgian Defense Forces, was truly remarkable. We sincerely appreciate this support," Degnan stated.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Irakli Darchiashvili, Meets with Belgian MFA Hadja Lahbib
As per the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' information, the discussions during the meeting were centered on the strong cooperation and amicable relations existing between the two nations.
The report further highlighted the robust support that the Kingdom of Belgium extends to Georgia's sovereignty, territorial integrity, as well as the nation's European and Euro-Atlantic integration.
"In this regard, we also discussed how to engage the Kingdom of Belgium in supporting Georgia's path towards European integration. Additionally, one of our primary focuses was bilateral trade, economic cooperation, and the specific sectors of collaboration between our two countries. Naturally, this topic was also addressed," said Darchiashvili.
Irakli Darchiasvhvili conveyed his gratitude for Belgium's support of Georgia's territorial integrity and sovereignty. He expressed confidence that Belgium would be among the nations vigorously and resolutely advocating for Georgia's European integration.
"I expressed gratitude for Belgium's support of Georgia's territorial integrity and sovereignty. I am confident that Belgium will be among the countries that vocally and firmly advocate for our European integration," stated Darchiashvili.
Georgia Hosts 'Agile Spirit 2023' Exercise for the Eleventh Time; US Ambassador Kelly Degnan Attends
"We are currently at the Vaziani airfield, where the annual exercise 'Agile Spirit' is underway. The exercise is being hosted by Georgia and co-led by the USA. Over 3,000 military personnel from 21 countries are participating in this event. Today, we observed an air landing exercise. This opportunity allows us to conduct joint drills, enhance interoperability, transparency, and elevate readiness through yearly exercises, further bolstering our military collaboration. The parachute jump conducted by 180 paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade, as part of the annual 'Agile Spirit' exercise hosted by the Georgian Defense Forces, was truly remarkable. We sincerely appreciate this support," Degnan stated.