The NATO Military Committee, led by Admiral Rob Bauer, has concluded its October 7-8 visit to Georgia after a joint plenary session with Georgian authorities in the village of Tsinandali.

At the session, the parties discussed NATO-Georgia cooperation, ongoing reforms in the Georgian Armed Forces, and the current regional and Black Sea security environment.

Admiral Bauer reaffirmed NATO’s continued engagement with the country and stated that the alliance “stands ready to enhance its support to Georgia.”

“The permanent threat of Russia in the two breakaway regions, Russia’s continued provocations in the neighborhood, and the security situation in the Black Sea Region remain challenging for Georgia and the alliance,” Admiral Bauer said.

Juansher Burchuladze, Minister of Defense, assured the Committee of Georgia’s “unwavering commitment to our common security principles and objectives”.