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5 - 11 FEBRUARY 2018 ISSUE N: 58 POLITICS - EU Association Council Meeting 05.02.2018, BRUSSELS - Georgian delegation headed by PM attended the 4th meeting of the Georgia-EU Association Council. As it was pointed, the EU-Georgia relations have progressed incredibly since the last Association Council meeting, and important milestones have been achieved. Sides discussed the tangible results in the implementation of the Association Agreement and the DCFTA. The Association Council welcomed the efforts of the Georgian Government designed to implement reforms deepening relations with the EU. The EU positively assessed the implemented reforms which have cemented Georgia's position as the EU's strategic partner in the region. The discussion also involved the new Georgia-EU Association Agenda, a complex document encompassing priorities through 2020. The EU reaffirmed its commitment to continuing cooperation with the GoG on the successful implementation of the joint Georgia-EU agenda. More: http://e.gov.ge/FkaeN http://e.gov.ge/UAwmF President Paid State Visit to the Hellenic Republic 08-09.02.2018, ATHENS - In the framework of his visit, President Margvelashvili met with President of the Hellenic Republic Prokopios Pavlopoulos, PM Alexis Tsipras and government officials. Discussed: Strengthening ties and bilateral cooperation, economic and security issues, promoting tourism and increasing investments. “Attitude of Greece toward Georgia is based on two main axes: the first is our strong and unconditional support of Georgia's integration into the European space; the second is our support of Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity and peaceful solution of problems regarding Abkhazia and South Ossetia, according to the UN requirements” President Pavlopoulos stated. More: http://e.gov.ge/eqsdS The Speaker of the Parliament Irakli Kobakhidze Paid Official Visit to USA 05-10.02.2018, WASHINGTON – During his visit in the USA, the Speaker of Parliament Irakli Kobakhidze held meetings with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Chairs of the USA-Georgia Friendship Group and Congressmen. Discussed: Strategic cooperation, democratic reforms in Georgia, FP priorities, progress of Georgia in EU and NATO integration. “We were once again assured that support to Georgia is very strong and the changes we undertake are positively estimated” Kobakhidze stated. More: http://e.gov.ge/ZmBaS

Minister of Defence of Estonia Paid Official Visit to Georgia 08.02.2018, - Minister of Defence Levan Izoria hosted his Estonian counterpart Jüri Luik. Izoria emphasized significance of Estonia’s support towards Georgia`s Euro-Atlantic membership aspirations and Estonia`s experience in the context of Total Defence Concept. Estonia along with its partner nations will actively engage in the reformation process of Special Operations Forces of the GAF. Discussed: Cooperation in defence, military education, National Guard and Cyber Security. More: http://e.gov.ge/jLOqj EVENTS The 100th Anniversary of 08.02.2018, TBILISI - Government officials, members of the diplomatic corps and representatives of the world's scientific communities attended the event to celebrate the anniversary of TSU, founded by famous Georgian scholar Ivane Javakhishvili. More: http://e.gov.ge/jXbjW Diplomatic Ski Competition held in Gudauri FOLLOW US ON: 10.02.2018, GUDAURI – Up to 100 foreign diplomats, government officials and representatives of the MFA took part in DipSki2018, launched at the initiative of the MFA and organized by the Mountain Resorts Development Company and the /mfageorgia/ Office of the UN Resident Coordinator in Georgia. More: http://e.gov.ge/oSDVq /MFAgovge /janelidzeMkh

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