Georgian, Slovak PMs discuss cooperation, Georgia's European integration, Ukraine war
The officials expressed their “mutual readiness” to expand sectoral ties, strengthen cooperation in trade, economy and tourism, the Government Administration said. Photo: Government Administration
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The cooperation between Georgia and Slovakia and the ways to further deepen relations were discussed on Friday in a meeting between the Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and his Slovak counterpart Eduard Heger.
The officials expressed their “mutual readiness” to expand sectoral ties, strengthen cooperation in trade, economy and tourism, the Government Administration said.
Garibashvili and Heger also reviewed the ongoing war in Ukraine and its impact on the security environment in the wider region.
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— Irakli Garibashvili (@GharibashviliGe) June 3, 2022
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