20 May 2024,   03:53
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The Trust Group of the Parliament heard the Defense Minister

The Trust Group heard in camera the Defense Minister on the secret procurements and programs. Irakli Garibashvili and his team introduced to the Head of the Group, Irakli Beraia and the Group members, Alexander Tabatadze and Anri Okhanashvili details of classified information.


“We heard the Defense Minister reporting about the activity of his agency. We received comprehensive information about the steps aiming at the improvement of the morale and enhancement of the defense capacity of the country. The special emphasis was made on the equipment and armament modernization, including the anti-tank and anti-air devices, aviation, artillery capacity, infrastructure, logistics, cyber-security and modern arms. We stressed our cooperation with the strategic partners in the defense sphere, as well as the events undertaken by the defense forces in terms of operability with NATO and improvement of their morale. I would like to note that yesterday, at the sitting of the Defense and Security Committee, we heard the representatives of our strategic partner - the USA who underlined the efficiency and success of Georgia in defense agency. On the basis of the hearing and the oversight by the Defense Committee, we give a high estimation to the processes and wish good luck to our defense forces”, - said Irakli Beraia.


“At the Trust Group, we introduced information about our activity, including the classified information. We summed up the activity of the Ministry and discussed the further reforms, as well as modernization in the Army. We dwelt on the challenges and threats we encounter and let me note that the Ministry productively cooperates with the Parliament and the Trust Group”, - added Irakli Garibashvili.

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