Parliament Speaker meets Speaker of the Israeli Knesset

Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili met with Amir Ohana, the Israeli Knesset Speaker.

During the meeting, the parties highlighted the centuries-old bonds of friendship between the Georgian and Jewish peoples and the dynamic bilateral relations between the two nations.

The parties discussed ongoing developments in Israel and the broader Middle East. Shalva Papuashvili affirmed that Georgia supports efforts aimed at achieving peace and stability in the Middle East.

The talks also addressed Israel’s upcoming parliamentary elections, assessing the current political climate and potential outcomes.

In reviewing bilateral relations, it was noted that ties between the two countries are developing successfully, as reflected in the frequency of high-level visits. The fruitful nature of parliamentary cooperation was also highlighted.

The meeting took place in the Italian capital, Rome, on the sidelines of the European Conference of Presidents of Parliament of Council of Europe Member States. The Georgian parliamentary delegation included Nikoloz Samkharadze, Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee; Levan Makhashvili, Chairman of the European Integration Committee; and Eka Sepashvili, Deputy Chair of the People’s Power political group.