Georgian Defence Minister holds introductory meeting with new German Ambassador

Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Irakli Chikovani hosted an introductory meeting with Barbara Voss, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Georgia.

According to the Ministry of Defence, Chikovani wished the diplomat success in her new post and highlighted the enduring bilateral relations uniting the two nations. The Minister thanked the German government for its steadfast support of Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral defence cooperation, underscoring Germany’s crucial contribution to the development of the Georgian Defence Forces and the implementation of initiatives under the Substantial NATO–Georgia Package (SNGP).

Discussions at the Ministry of Defence also touched upon the current regional security environment and stability challenges.

First Deputy Minister of Defence Paata Patiashvili and Lieutenant Colonel Stefan Hofmeister, German Defence Attaché, also attended the meeting.