Georgian Ministry of Defense
February 17, 2022

Within the framework of the NATO Defense Ministerial, the Minister of Defense of Georgia met with the Minister of Defense of Sweden, Mr. Peter Hultkvist.

At the meeting, the sides discussed issues of defense cooperation between the two countries and future plans for relations. Juansher Burchuladze thanked Peter Hultkvist for the exemplary partnership between the agencies. The Minister of Defense of Georgia paid special attention to the successful partnership and future prospects in the fields of total defense, reserve and mobilization. It was noted that the strategic level visits significantly contribute to the development of cooperation in the field of defense and security between the two countries….

The meeting emphasized the support of Georgia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, as well as Sweden in the Euro-Atlantic area. Talks also focused on Georgia’s progress and prospects on its path to NATO and EU membership. A special place was given to the need to develop and deepen cooperation in bilateral and multilateral formats.