Georgian Consulate Opens in Serbia

The president of Serbia and Georgian speaker of Parliament, Irakli Kobakhidze, opened diplomatic representation of Georgia in Serbia. The Georgian consulate will enable to closer political, economic and cultural relations between the two countries. Mr. Kobakhidze stated: “We attach particular attention to development of bilateral relations. We share much in common and it is important to enhance our political relations. We also enjoy the greatest prospect for development of economic, cultural, education and science relations and naturally, opening of the diplomatic representation can play the significant role in this context”.

During a meeting, the two parties also agreed on cooperation for opening of the diplomatic representation of Serbia in Georgia.

Ultimately, the goal for Georgia is to convert the Consulate into an Embassy. The speaker of parliament commented: “I hope that ultimately, we will open the Embassy in Serbia. It is important deriving from the fact that Serbia is the priority country for us.”

By Gabrielle Colchen

Photo Source: parliament.ge