Georgian FM, UN General Assembly President discuss cooperation

Georgia's successful engagement in the activities of the United Nations and its institutions was discussed on Tuesday in a meeting between the Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili and Philemon Yang, the President of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly.

Botchorishvili reaffirmed Georgia's support for the implementation of the organisation's priorities, which include upholding the values and principles of the UN Charter, ensuring peace, promoting well-being, and fostering sustainable development, the Georgian Foreign Ministry said.

The meeting further reiterated Georgia's support for the steps taken by the organisation to promote gender equality and empower women’s rights.

The parties also addressed the security situation in the South Caucasus region.

The discussion touched on the situation in Georgia's Russian-occupied territories.

Botchorishvili expressed gratitude to Yang for his firm support of Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The officials emphasised the importance of supporting the resolution on the Status of Internally Displaced Persons and Refugees from Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region presented at the General Assembly.