Georgian FM, UNESCO Director-General discuss prospects for further strengthening bilateral relations

Within the framework of the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference, Georgian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maka Botchorishvili on Friday held a meeting with UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay.

During the meeting, the parties positively assessed the ongoing cooperation between Georgia and UNESCO in culture, education, and science, and discussed prospects for further strengthening bilateral relations.

Botchorishvili expressed her gratitude to the Director-General for the fruitful partnership and for UNESCO’s continued support of projects aimed at protecting Georgia’s cultural heritage.

Special attention was also given to the issue of safeguarding cultural heritage in the occupied territories of Georgia.

Director-General Azoulay, in turn, thanked the Georgian side for its active engagement and constructive contribution to UNESCO’s activities.