Brazilian FM Says Georgia Is Open, Stable and Reliable Country

The Foreign Minister of Brazil, Aloysio Nunes Ferreira, praised reforms implemented in Georgia in recent years, during his meeting with the Georgian Vice-Premier and Foreign Minister, Mikheil Janelidze, on Thursday.

“Following its successful reforms in the economic sector, Georgia has become one of the most open, stable and reliable countries on the international arena, especially when it comes to transparency, openness and security,” Nunes Ferreira stated at the joint press conference with his Georgian counterpart in Tbilisi.

He added that the development of electronic services is one of the most significant achievements of Georgia.

The Brazilian FM also spoke about the importance of intensifying trade-economic relations with Georgia. According to him, Georgia is one of the leading partners of Brazil in the Caucasus region, adding he is working actively to organize a trip of a Brazilian business delegation to Georgia to explore investment opportunities. 

Nunes Ferreira said that the two countries enjoy high-level political relations, adding this should find its manifestation in culture, people-to-people contacts and other areas.  He paid special attention should be paid to the agreement on cooperation in tourism signed as part of his visit to Georgia.

Expressing his support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, Aloysio Nunes Ferreira reaffirmed that the Brazilian Government fully supports Georgia’s peaceful conflict resolution policy.

The Brazilian Foreign Minister met the President of Georgia Giorgi Margvelashvili and the Prime Minister, Giorgi Kvirikashvili.

The visit concluded on November 16 and was the first ever visit of a Brazilian foreign minister to Georgia.

By Thea Morison