Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia met Andriy Taran, Defense Minister of Ukraine.

Major directions of strategic partnership between Georgia and Ukraine were discussed by dignitaries. Outstanding friendship between the two countries has been highlighted at the meeting. It was also noted that continued support towards security and stability of Georgia and Ukraine is essential for peace and security in the region. One of the key priorities in the foreign and security policies of Georgia and Ukraine - integration into NATO has been highlighted. According to the Head of Government of Georgia, it is essential to deepen cooperation in such areas of mutual interest as the Black Sea Security and format of Enhanced Opportunity Partners (EOP).

Irakli Garibashvili noted that he welcomes the creation of a mutual format of strategic partnership. He believes that this new facility will have a positive impact on the bilateral relations between Georgia and Ukraine.

The Head of the Government commended on the signing of a mutual cooperation plan for 2021, which makes the partnership between defense institutions of the two countries further more intense.

The Prime Minister expressed his gratitude to the Defense Minister of Ukraine for the unwavering support of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia, thereby noting that Georgia expresses solid support towards the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. Irakli Garibashvili pledged his readiness to ensure strong political support towards Ukraine in bilateral and multilateral formats.

Discussion was also related to a significant direction in the cooperation of Georgia and Ukraine - engagement in joint exercise. It was noted that it is essential to maintain the positive trend of current cooperation. The Head of Government of Georgia also welcomed the intensification of cooperation between Georgia and Ukraine in the field of military hardware.