Defence cooperation with the Georgian Defence Forces progressed, highlighted by the successful NATO Georgia exercise in May, reads the NATO Secretary General’s Annual Report [2025].

“The South Caucasus is important for NATO’s security, especially as the region continues to feel the impact of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. In 2025, NATO welcomed meaningful progress towards peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and acknowledged the United States’ continued investment in the peace process. The initialling of the August peace deal was a major step towards normalisation and regional security, and NATO stands ready to deepen dialogue and cooperation with both countries.

Allies also reviewed NATO’s engagement with Georgia in light of the 2024 parliamentary elections and their aftermath. As a result, elements of NATO-Georgia cooperation were reprioritised, including some aspects of the Substantial NATO-Georgia Package. At the same time, defence cooperation with the Georgian Defence Forces progressed, highlighted by the successful NATO Georgia exercise in May. The NATO Liaison Office in Tbilisi, Georgia continued active engagement with all three partners across the South Caucasus region”, - reads the report.