According to the Georgian Government Administration, Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili is on an official visit to Germany. A welcoming ceremony for the Prime Minister was held at the Willy Brandt Military Airport in Berlin-Brandenburg. "The head of the government will hold high-level meetings within the framework of the visit," the press release said.
Along with Gharibashvili, the Georgian delegation includes Minister of Foreign Affairs Ilia Darchiashvili and Head of Government Administration Revaz Javelidze. The two sides are likely to focus on bilateral cooperation and international security amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Also, according to preliminary information, economic and energy policy issues and the process of Georgia's European integration will be discussed.
"Germany, one of the strongest countries among the members of the European Union, has one of the strongest voices, and therefore we think that intensive cooperation with Germany at the political level is very important for us. The visit of the Prime Minister of Georgia to Germany is very timely and important, which, of course, on the other hand, should contribute to the further strengthening of our relationship and the mobilisation of Germany as a strong country for our European integration, and I am sure that the Prime Minister's visit will be a very strong impetus," said the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Ilia Darchiashvili.
During the visit, the Georgian and German foreign ministers signed a "comprehensive deal" on cooperation in the fields of culture, education, and science, with the agreement also offering opportunities to strengthen people-to-people contacts. "The document signed by Georgian FM Ilia Darchiashvili and his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock in Berlin emphasises the historical contribution that the Georgian and German nations have made to the global cultural heritage", said the Foreign Ministry.
In further comments, the state body said the document highlighted the need to exchange information and raise awareness about the "rich culture'' of the two countries, including by delivering cultural projects and exchange programs, as well as through facilitation of cooperation in art and science and by training professionals.
