Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze is attending the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York and is scheduled to address the General Debate on September 24. Kobakhidze is accompanied by Georgian Dream Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili and Levan Zhorzholiani, head of the Government Administration. On September 22, the GD Prime Minister attended the opening of the general debate, which was addressed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

During the visit, Kobakhidze participated in the Partners for Multilateralism summit, an initiative launched by the EU together with co-sponsors such as Australia, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, India and Kenya in the margins of UNGA and focused on “peace, stability, inclusive and sustainable development, shared prosperity, human dignity and rights.” He also held a bilateral meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan , as well as Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation, OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Ignazio Cassis .

Kobakhidze is also scheduled to take part in a panel discussion on peace organized by Finland. Georgia and Nauru also established diplomatic relations during the visit. The agreement was signed by Kobakhidze and Nauru President David Adeang.

Kobakhidze met with Alan Berset, Secretary-General of the Council of Europe, on September 23, emphasizing that “the Government of Georgia attaches great importance to constructive dialogue with the Council of Europe and stands ready to continue cooperation based on mutual respect.” The following day, Kobakhidze met with António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN).

The meeting, among others, focused on the “difficult humanitarian situation and security challenges in Georgia’s occupied territories,” with Kobakhidze thanking Guterres for “supporting Georgia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.” Kobakhidze underscored “the importance of the UN General Assembly resolution entitled the Status of Internally Displaced Persons and Refugees from Abkhazia, Georgia, and the Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia, Georgia,” according to the government’s press service.

Multilateral Partnership Summit Kobakhidze participated on September 21 in the Partners for Multilateralism Summit, which was opened by European Council President António Costa. According to a Georgian government press release, in his address, Kobakhidze focused on international peace, security, and conflict prevention. “The ongoing occupation of 20% of Georgia’s territory affects the lives and rights of local communities,” Kobakhidze said, according to the release.

“We remain committed to the peaceful resolution of the conflict, including through de-occupation, reconciliation and building trust among conflict-affected people.” Kobakhidze said international support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity remained important and called for closer regional cooperation in the South Caucasus.

“The South Caucasus is undergoing a period of significant change,” he said, adding that “broader opportunities exist for practical regional cooperation.” Kobakhidze also welcomed progress in the peace process between Georgia’s neighbors, apparently referring to Armenia and Azerbaijan, noting that “enhanced regional cooperation can create new opportunities in areas such as trade, connectivity and economic development.” The government said summit participants adopted a declaration emphasizing joint efforts, respect for international law, and multilateral cooperation amid growing pressure on the international order.

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