Georgian FM, UN Secretary-General discuss security challenges, situation in Russian-occupied regions

Georgia’s participation in activities of the United Nations and its institutions, as well as the organisation's important role in ensuring peace and development in the world were discussed on Monday in a meeting between the Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili and António Guterres, the United Nations Secretary-General on the sidelines of 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva.

The meeting focused on the active involvement of the United Nations in the Geneva International Discussions, the Georgian foreign office said.

The officials highlighted the importance of the United Nations resolutions for Georgia.

The parties further discussed global and regional security challenges and underlined the importance of maintaining peace and stability in this context.

The meeting also reviewed the positive dynamics of the country's economic development and its role in the South Caucasus region.

The officials further highlighted the situation in the country’s Russian-occupied regions.

Botchorishvili extended her gratitude to Guterres for his support for Georgia.

The Foreign Minister invited the United Nations Secretary General to the country and once again pledged the Georgian Government’s readiness to continue supporting the organization's initiatives and actively engaging in global peace, development, and overcoming global challenges.