Georgian Ministry of Defense
May 9, 2023

Juansher Burchuladze hosted the Minister of Defense of Portugal

For the first time in the history of independent Georgia, Minister of Defense of Portugal Helena Carreiras paid an official visit. She was hosted by the Minister of Defense of Georgia, Juansher Burchuladze. After the official welcoming ceremony, a bilateral meeting was held in the Ministry of Defense. Colleagues discussed international security issues and current challenges. The conversation touched on the prospects of future bilateral cooperation and issues of European and Euro-Atlantic integration of Georgia. Juansher Burchuladze thanked Helena Carreiras for Portugal’s strong support for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Georgia, as well as for standing by her side on the path of integration into the European Union and NATO. The joint contribution of Georgian and Portuguese military personnel to ensuring international security was emphasized at the meeting.

…Helena Carreiras was also at Heroes’ Square and laid a wreath at the memorial of the heroes who died in the battles for the territorial integrity of Georgia.

Photos: Georgian Ministry of Defense.