Georgia Amplifies Diplomatic Efforts at Munich Security Conference 2024

| News, Politics, Georgia

On the 17th and 18th of February, Georgia's Foreign Minister, Ilia Darchiashvili, participated in the 2024 Munich Security Conference (MSC), engaging in several key meetings with Georgia’s key partners. Notably, he interacted with figures such as Ian Borg, the OSCE Chairman; Igli Hasani, the Albanian Foreign Minister; Damon Wilson, the President and CEO of the National Endowment for Democracy; General Christopher G. Cavoli, the U.S. European Commander/SACEUR; Stéphane Séjourné, the French Minister for European and Foreign Affairs; James O’Brien, the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs; Sussanne Baumann, the State Secretary of the Federal Foreign Office of Germany; and Scott Nathan, the CEO of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation.

In his discussion with Ian Borg on February 17, Darchiashvili delved into the objectives and challenges facing the Maltese chairmanship of the OSCE, including the status of Georgia's occupied territories. The conversation also covered Georgia’s aspirations for European integration, with Borg reiterating Malta's strong support for these goals.

Darchiashvili's conversation with Igli Hasani emphasized the progress Georgia has made towards EU integration and the significance of cooperation on this path. The meeting highlighted the importance of both political dialogue and economic collaboration between the two nations.

During his meeting with Damon Wilson, the focus was on Georgia's journey toward EU integration and its increasing significance in the region. They discussed future cooperation opportunities.

In a meeting with General Christopher G. Cavoli, discussions revolved around the strategic relationship between Georgia and the U.S., emphasizing the importance of security and economic stability in the Black Sea region.

Darchiashvili congratulated Stéphane Séjourné on his recent appointment, expressing a desire for closer bilateral relations. Their discussions touched upon Georgia's progress towards EU membership and France's continued support.

In his engagement with James O’Brien, the two sides explored the strategic partnership between Georgia and the U.S., with a particular focus on regional security and peaceful conflict resolution.

Darchiashvili’s meeting with Scott Nathan discussed strategic partnership directions and prospects for enhancing economic cooperation and investment between Georgia and the U.S., particularly in the context of the Black Sea region's economic potential.

Overall, across these meetings, Darchiashvili articulated Georgia's foreign policy priorities, its path toward EU integration, and the importance of international support for Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity. These discussions underscore Georgia's active diplomatic efforts to strengthen its international relationships and further its strategic interests.

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