We have also reinforced our security and defence cooperation with all countries of the region, including Georgia. For instance, the EU has been helping Georgia strengthen its defence forces through the European Peace Facility, Josep Borrell, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, stated during his visit to Georgia, in an interview given to the Georgian Civil information portal.
"The first batch of non-lethal equipment for the Georgian Defence Forces has reached Georgia already in April and since then we continue delivering. This equipment will be vital for a rapid response in crisis situations and for saving lives. A total of 62 million EUR has been earmarked until now under the European Peace Facility for Georgia," Borrell said.
The head of the European Union's foreign service arrived in Tbilisi on Thursday. During the two-day visit, he will hold talks with President Salome Zurabishvili, Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili, and Foreign Minister Ilya Darchiashvili. Borrell will also have meetings in the Parliament of Georgia. The purpose of the visit is to get acquainted with the implementation of the 12 recommendations to grant the republic the status of a candidate for EU membership.
