“Stability here in Georgia is vital both for its people and for the wider region’s security and stability,” said OSCE Secretary General Feridun Sinirlioğlu, following his meeting with Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili.
Feridun Sinirlioğlu noted that the OSCE and Georgia have worked together for decades.
“I’m very pleased to be here, in Tbilisi today for my first official visit to Georgia as OSCE Secretary General. As the OSCE Secretary General, I am committed to working with all the 57 participating states of our organization.
“During my visit, I want to underline the OSCE’s strong commitment to Georgia and to the region. We deeply value our longstanding partnership with Georgia. This week marks the 16th anniversary of the incident prevention and response mechanism, IPRM, which meets regularly in Ergneti and is a powerful example of how dialogue can deliver results for people living in conflict-affected areas.
“Our work with the European Union and the United Nations shows how effective multilateralism can help mediation. Later today, I will visit the Odzisi crossing point and see firsthand the continued impact of conflict. Our engagement is and will continue to be guided by the needs of the people on the ground.
“Stability here in Georgia is vital both for its people and for the wider region’s security and stability. The OSCE and Georgia have a long history of working together, spanning decades. I want to reaffirm our willingness to support Georgia in addressing internal and external challenges, and I want to encourage the Georgian authorities to continue relying on OSCE’s expertise and support. Thank you for your commitment to the OSCE principles,” he said.
A meeting was held at the Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs between the Head of the Foreign Ministry and the OSCE Secretary General, who is visiting Georgia today.
During his visit, the OSCE Secretary General is also scheduled to meet with senior officials from both the executive and legislative branches, and he will visit the village of Odzisi, located near the occupation line, to gain insights into the current situation on the ground.
