Defence Minister partakes in Rammstein Group Format meeting
Defence Minister partakes in Rammstein Group Format meeting

Georgian Defence Minister Irakli Chikovani is visiting Brussels, Belgium. He participated in the 26th meeting of the Rammstein Group Format at NATO Headquarters, attended by defence leaders and senior officials from Alliance members and partner countries.

The UK Secretary of State for Defence John Healey, opened the meeting. The newly appointed U.S. Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth delivered the speech.

Participants discussed the ongoing war in Ukraine and the necessary assistance for the country.

The Ukraine Defence Contact Group meetings were launched in April 2022 at the initiative of the United States. The 26th meeting was chaired by the United Kingdom.