NATO Secretary General Praises Georgia's Efforts to Tackle the Pandemic

The President of Georgia Salome Zurabishvili held a phone conversation with the NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.

The sides discussed  NATO-Georgia relations during the global crisis caused by COVID-19. 

Stoltenberg praised the Georgian government's efforts to tackle the virus, calling it "effective."

The President of Georgia noted that despite the crisis caused by the pandemic, Georgia's relations with the European Union and NATO are strengthening, while Stoltenberg noted that Georgia is a partner country of NATO and it is important to strengthen joint work.

He said that the situation caused by the virus should not turn into a security crisis, adding that for the security of the Black Sea, both sides should share information and, after the end of the pandemic, they should implement more plans.

Stoltenberg once again emphasized the importance of NATO-Georgia cooperation in Afghanistan and said that the participation of Georgian soldiers in the NATO-led Resolute Support mission is very strong and impressive.

Salome Zurabishvili expressed hope that despite the postponement of the large-scale NATO exercises in Europe due to the pandemic, it will be held next year and, as planned, Georgia will also host it, which is an indicator of close partnership and cooperation. 

"Very productive conversation with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. The Black Sea will play a crucial role after the pandemic and its stability remains a priority for our cooperation. Our road to NATO will continue, regardless of the current crisis," the President tweeted after the conversation. 

By Ana Dumbadze 

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