Ministers reaffirm support for Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic aspirations

  • 11 Jun. 2010 -
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  • Last updated: 11 Jun. 2010 11:48

On the morning of 11 June, the NATO-Georgia Commission met at the level of Defence Ministers for a discussion about the current security situation in the country and about NATO-Georgia cooperation.

Meeting of the NATO-Georgia Council (NGC) - Bachana Akhalaia (Minister of Defence, Georgia)

Georgian Defence Minister Bachana Akhalaia briefed his counterparts on the country’s ongoing reform efforts.

NATO Ministers of Defence reaffirmed the Alliance’s continued support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and its aspirations for NATO membership. They encouraged Georgia to pursue necessary reforms and reiterated the Alliance’s readiness to continue supporting the country in this regard.

Finally, the Ministers thanked Georgia for its significant contribution to the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan.