Foreign Minister David Zalkaliani spoke over the phone with his Estonian counterpart Eva-Maria Liimets, discussing Russia’s aggression in Ukraine and Georgia’s European integration.

Diplomats talked about the security environment aggravated by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The parties exchanged information on political and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine amid the war.

Zalkaliani and Liimets also discussed security challenges facing Georgia. Georgian Foreign Minister briefed his Estonian colleague about Georgia’s EU membership bid and the importance of receiving a candidate country status. Estonian chief diplomat affirmed bilateral ties and Estonia’s support for Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic aspirations.