In light of the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine, Allies have agreed to step up assistance to partners affected by Russian threats and interference. This should help to resist Russian malign influence and strengthen their resilience. This applies specifically also to Georgia, which is one of NATO’s closest partners and has been subject to Russian hybrid threats and pressure since many years. According to a NATO official speaking to Europetime, Georgia and NATO are currently discussing at working level what these tailored support measures should entail.
„With respect to the Informal Meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Berlin on 14 and 15 May, the Foreign Ministers of Finland and Sweden have been invited to participate in a working session with NATO Allies on 14 May. The ministerial meetings on 15 May will be for Allies only.
The current security environment makes NATO’s partnership with Georgia even stronger and closer. This is reflected by Defence Minister Burchuladze’s participation in the NATO defence ministerial meetings held this past February and March, by Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili’s participation in the recent meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers this past April, and by the NATO Secretary General Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia Javier Colomina’s second official trip to the South Caucasus a few weeks ago. We also maintain a strong level of practical cooperation, with the third NATO-Georgia Joint Exercise last March, and many other ongoing activities under the umbrella of the Substantial NATO-Georgia Package.
In light of the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine, Allies have agreed to step up assistance to partners affected by Russian threats and interference. This should help to resist Russian malign influence and strengthen their resilience. This applies specifically also to Georgia, which is one of NATO’s closest partners and has been subject to Russian hybrid threats and pressure since many years. Georgia and NATO are currently discussing at working level what these tailored support measures should entail“, - a NATO official told Europetime.
