The Speaker of the Parliament, Shalva Papuashvili, held a meeting with Admiral Rob Bauer, the Chairman of the NATO Military Committee.

During the meeting, they discussed various aspects of the ongoing military cooperation between Georgia and NATO, regional security concerns, and important issues related to Georgia"s foreign policy. The conversation also touched upon the recent recommendation by the European Commission to grant candidate country status to Georgia and the subsequent steps in the process.

Speaker Papuashvili expressed his gratitude for Admiral Bauer’s support to Georgia and emphasized the significance of high-level NATO leaders’ visits to Georgia. He provided an overview of the political situation in Georgia and highlighted key directions in the country’s foreign and security policies, particularly in the context of current regional security challenges.

Admiral Bauer acknowledged the notable progress in military cooperation between Georgia and NATO and praised Georgia’s military readiness and stability.