Germany gifts 12 new vehicles to Georgian Defence Ministry
Germany has allocated 1.5 million euros for the purchase of the vehicles. Photo: Defence Ministry press office.
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Germany has gifted 12 new vehicles to the Georgian Defence Ministry - eight water tank careers and four container careers.
The German government has allocated 1.5 million euros for the purchase of the vehicles.
Georgian defence minister driving the new vehicle. Photo: Defence Ministry press office.
Georgian Defence Minister Irakli Garibashvili has thanked Germany for the “continued support.”
Germany is an active supporter of Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. We very much appreciate our close partnership with the country and the support we receive from Germany for the development of our country and integration into Euro-Atlantic structures,” Garibashvili stated.
Georgian Defence Minister Irakli Garibashvili (R) has thanked Germany for the gift. Photo: Defence Ministry press office.
The German ambassador to Georgia, German diplomats and Georgian officials attended the presentation of the vehicles earlier today.
30 modern fine engines which Georgia bought from German Magirus Company, have entered the country. Starting from the year the fire engines will be used in Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, Borjomi, Rustavi and Signagi. The fire engines are fitted with a high and low pressure pump, have a 4.5 tonne water tank and a 300 liter foam tank. All necessary fire-rescue equipment is installed in the vehicles.
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The Georgian and German defence ministries discussed the current cooperation between the two countries and agreed on the future directions to “expand intensive ties” for 2024 in the field of defence at the meeting held in the Georgian Defence Ministry, the Ministry said on Saturday.