The President of Georgia has left for Vatikan today. The President will arrive in Rome at 15:00. The main meeting with the Pope is scheduled for tomorrow.The main topic of discussion with Pope Francis will be the role of Georgia as one of the ancient countries in the European civilization. The focus will be made on human rights as well.

Today, the President will have only one meeting. President will hold a working lunch with the ambassadors accredited to the Vatican. As the Ambassador to the Vatican and Sovereign Military Order states, the visit is especially important for the two countries" relationship. Tamara Grdzelidze says that the purpose of the visit is to strengthen the already existing cooperation and to deepen relations between the states, including the cultural and humanitarian sphere.

President"s visit to the Vatican will last two days. President will travel to Italy with his spouce.