We count on Georgia to ensure next month’s elections meet the highest international standards. Such a statement made today NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said after a meeting with the Prime Minister of Georgia.

“I encourage you to continue making full use of all the opportunities for coming closer to NATO. And to prepare for membership. We count on Georgia to ensure next month’s elections meet the highest international standards. This is important for Georgia, and for NATO. Georgia is one of NATO’s most important partners, contributing to the Alliance’s shared security in many ways, including with troops in NATO’s training mission in Afghanistan. We can all be proud of what we do together and you can be proud of your contributions to our shared security and contributions to our missions and operations”, - said Jens Stoltenberg.