PM Gakharia Meets with the German President

Within the scope of his official visit to Georgia, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of the Federal Repubilc of Germany, held meetings with the representatives of the Government of Georgia, including President Salome Zurabishvili and Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia.

At the meeting with Gakharia, the parties focused on the successful German-Georgian cooperation, as well as the potential for the enhancement of economic links in numerous sectors.

The problem of the occupation currently faced by Georgia and the difficult situation present in the occupied regions of the country were also discussed at the meeting, seeing the Head of the Georgian Government accentuating the vital importance of introducing the development of events in Georgia’s occupied territories at high level international and bilateral formats. PM Gakharia expressed gratitude to Germany for the involvement in the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM).

The progress achieved by Georgia on the path of European and Euro-Atlantic integration was also underlined at the meeting, with Gakharia highlighting the role of German experts in the implementation of the NATO-Georgia Substantial Package.

"Germany's support has a tremendous importance in the European and Euro-Atlantic integration of Georgia. Your official visit confirms that Germany regards Georgia as its reliable partner,” the PM told the German President.

Along with political and economic partnership, the parties also spoke about collaborating in the spheres of culture and education.

By Ketevan Kvaratskheliya

Image source: Government of Georgia