Georgian military official attends US Army’s 250th anniversary event

Lieutenant General Giorgi Matiashvili, the Commander of the Georgian Defence Forces, on Monday visited the Federal Republic of Germany to attend an event marking the 250th anniversary of the United States Army in Wiesbaden.

The Ministry of Defence reported that General Matiashvili had been personally invited to the anniversary celebration by General Christopher Donahue, the Commanding General of US Army Europe and Africa.

During the event, the Chief of the Georgian Defence Forces congratulated the American General on the Army’s anniversary and discussed ongoing areas of defence cooperation between Georgia and the United States.

The significant role of the US in the development and transformation of the Georgian Defence Forces was highlighted.

Lieutenant General Matiashvili thanked the host for the practical support the United States provides to Georgia’s Defence Forces.