He spoke about the close ties between NATO and Georgia and noted that partnership has always been mutually beneficial.

"In this regard, he focused on Georgia, as the largest non-NATO member contributor to the mission in Afghanistan. The Admiral emphasized the sacrifice made by Georgia in the peacekeeping mission. Admiral Rob Bauer also spoke about Georgia's involvement in the NATO mission in Kosovo, as well as in the activities of the NATO Response Force. He paid special attention to the implementation of the NATO-Georgia Substantial Package. According to him, in this context, NATO-Georgia cooperation is becoming even more intensive, not only in the maritime space, but also in the field of air, land and cyber security. He also positively assessed the activities of the NATO-Georgia Joint Training and Assessment Center as a means of developing multinational training opportunities. The head of the NATO Military Committee noted that NATO will continue to support Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity," - the statement reads.