Georgian, French Defence Ministers discuss fruitful cooperation, prospects for further strengthening ties

Fruitful cooperation between France and Georgia in the defence sector, including collaboration in mountain warfare, military education, and air defence were discussed on Wednesday in a meeting between the Georgian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Irakli Chikovani, who is on his official visit to Paris, and his French counterpart Catherine Vautrin.

Chikovani thanked the French Minister for the invitation and emphasised the importance of partnership and cooperation between states amid the current complex global security environment.

The Georgian Defence Minister also expressed gratitude for France’s unwavering support for Georgia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.

The meeting also discussed prospects for further strengthening ties in the future.