Georgia Hosts GUAM 20th Anniversary
Georgian capital of Tbilisi is hosting foreign Ministers of the Organization for Democracy and Economic Development (GUAM) member states Georgia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan and Moldova regarding the 20th anniversary of the regional organization.
The importance of GUAM and the results of the ministerial meeting were reported by the Georgian Foreign Minister Mikheil Janelidze at the joint press conference.
He stated that during the past 20 years GUAM has managed to transform itself into a powerful political actor in the international arena.
“GUAM was established by friendly states that have joint interests and vision for more stability and development. Since its establishment 20 years ago GUAM has managed to develop political, sectoral and inter-parliamentary co-operation,” said Janelidze.
He thanked his Azerbaijani, Moldovan and Ukrainian counterparts and the GUAM Secretary General for arriving in Tbilisi to mark the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Organization.
Janelidze expressed hope that through the joint efforts, the existing co-operation will enhance not only among the GUAM member states but also with the GUAM partner states as well.
The Minister also highlighted the importance of the Joint Communique signed by the GUAM Foreign Ministers.
“This Document is a proof of the unanimous will of the four countries to achieve greater results, through joint efforts, to the common benefit of their people,” he added.
The ministers of GUAM were also hosted by the Prime Minister of Georgia, Giorgi Kvirikashvili.
The sides once again underlined the willingness of member states to take active steps for strengthening peace, stability, cooperation and economic development in the region.
Afterwards, the ministers also met Georgian President Giorgi Margvelashvili.
This year Georgia is holding GUAM's chairmanship. Georgian Foreign Ministry reports that he priority of Georgia's chairmanship is to provide dynamic and productive cooperation between Georgia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan and Moldova.
#Georgia will continue to play active role in supporting #GUAM to be stronger and deliver more results pic.twitter.com/4RTq8jfINL
— Mikheil Janelidze (@JanelidzeMkh) October 8, 2017
By Thea Morrison
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