The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia issues a statement regarding the NATO Summit in Vilnius.

“The readiness confirmed by the member states at the summit is extremely important for Georgia in order to continue working towards the implementation of the decision made at the Bucharest summit that Georgia will become a member of NATO.

The Georgian side welcomes NATO’s firm and unequivocal position that attempts to limit the foreign and security policy choices of sovereign countries are not allowed.

Taking into account the created complex and difficult security environment, the unwavering support of the Alliance for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia, as well as the call for Russia to withdraw its occupation forces illegally stationed on the territory of Georgia, to take back the recognition of the so-called independence of Georgian regions, is especially valuable for the Georgian side.

Georgia welcomes NATO’s recognition of Georgia’s significant contribution to global security and confirms its readiness to continue its active involvement in NATO missions and operations.

The Georgian side highly appreciates the decisions made by the summit, in terms of strengthening Georgia’s defense capabilities and interoperability, and expresses its gratitude for the important assistance provided by the member states within the Substantial NATO-Georgia Package and support measures tailored to Georgia.

Georgia, in accordance with its constitutional norm, will continue to use the existing integration tools effectively”, - reads the statement.