The visit’s purpose was to deepen military-to-military discussions on several EU Security and Defence agenda priorities. The Chairman attended a meeting with Georgian representatives presided by Major General Giorgi Matiashvili, Chief of the Georgian Defence Forces. During this presentation, he received an overview about the security environment of wider Black Sea Region.

During his stay in Tbilisi, General Brieger attended a wreath laying ceremony at Heroes Square.

Background

The EU and Georgia have established an increasingly strong security and defence cooperation. Georgia has made remarkable contributions to the EU military missions around the world. The EU is helping Georgia strengthen its defence forces through the European Peace Facility (EPF). To date, the EU has provided €62 million for non-lethal equipment vital for rapid response in crises.

Since May 2022, Gen Robert Brieger is the Chairman of the EU Military Committee, the highest advisory body at military level in the European Union. In his function, he represents the Chiefs of Defence of the 27 EU Member States, and he is the military advisor of the EU High Representative, Josep Borrell.

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