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The News in Brief

Friday, July 7, 2023
Prepared by Messenger Staff

President of Parliamentary Assembly of Francophonie Presents Irakli Gharibashvili with Grand Commander Degree Medal

Georgian Prime Minister, Irakli Gharibashvili, held a meeting with Francis Drouin, the President of the Francophonie Parliamentary Assembly, as confirmed by the government administration's press service. The primary focus of the meeting was the ongoing cooperation between the Georgian government and the Francophonie Parliamentary Assembly.

During the conversation, the importance of fostering cultural and educational ties was highlighted. Specifically, they acknowledged the collaboration between five Georgian universities and the Francophone University Agency.

In addition to promoting the French language, they also discussed the crucial role played by the Francophonie Parliamentary Assembly in advancing democracy and protecting human rights. The assembly serves as a platform for member countries to work together.

The Prime Minister expressed the Georgian government's willingness to further enhance cooperation with the Francophonie Parliamentary Assembly.

Subsequently, following the meeting at the government administration, Francis Drouin presented Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili with the Grand Commander degree medal and a special certificate.

The government administration's press service disseminated the information regarding the award ceremony, where the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie, Francis Drouin, honored Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili with the Grand Commander degree medal and presented a special certificate.



Prime Minister of Georgia Meets Newly Appointed Japanese Ambassador Hideki Ishizuka

The Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Gharibashvili, held a meeting with the newly appointed Ambassador of Japan to Georgia, Hideki Ishizuka.

During their introductory meeting, the Prime Minister extended his congratulations to Ambassador Ishizuka on the commencement of his diplomatic mission in Georgia and wished him success.

The discussion primarily focused on the cooperation between the two countries in various areas. They deliberated on the existing economic ties between Georgia and Japan and explored possibilities for further enhancing and strengthening them.

Additionally, they acknowledged the favorable business environment in Georgia and emphasized the ongoing efforts to attract direct foreign investments to the country.

The meeting also highlighted the potential for deepening cooperation in terms of investment attraction, promoting exports, and fostering the development of small and medium-sized businesses.

Prime Minister Gharibashvili expressed his gratitude to Ambassador Hideki Ishizuka for Japan's steadfast support regarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia.

The meeting, held at the government administration, was attended by Otaro Iwatare, the third secretary of the Japanese Embassy.