The process of withdrawal of Georgian Defense Forces from Afghanistan has begun.

According to the Ministry of Defense, the team of the Third Infantry Brigade of the Western Command is the first units to return home from Afghanistan.

The Georgian contingent was involved in the NATO-led Resolute Support mission, the main task of which was to carry out rapid response tasks.

Defense Minister Juansher Burchuladze and Commander of the Georgian Defense Forces, General-Mayor Giorgi Matiashvili congratulated the soldiers on successful completion of their mission and safe return to Georgia.

German Ambassador to Georgia Hubert Knirsch addressed the Georgian soldiers. He emphasized the high professionalism of the Georgian military, their dignified and significant contribution to global security.