A delegation of the Parliament of Georgia, led by Levan Makashvili, Chair of the EU Integration Committee, met with Jiří Barták, Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic.
During the meeting, the parties discussed bilateral relations between Georgia and the Czech Republic, opportunities to deepen parliamentary cooperation, and further steps towards developing bilateral ties.
The discussions focused on the close historical and friendly ties between the two countries. The parties considered cooperation in the areas of parliamentary diplomacy, tourism, the economy, education, people-to-people contacts, culture, and sports. They highlighted the need to share experience across various fields and promote joint initiatives.
The Georgian parliamentary delegation thanked Jiří Barták for his constructive policy towards Georgia. The delegation members noted that the friendly relations between Georgia and the Czech Republic provide an important foundation for further deepening cooperation.
Particular attention was paid to the role of parliamentary diplomacy, maintaining direct communication, and continuing dialogue on matters of common interest.
Jiří Barták expressed his readiness to continue dialogue and deepen bilateral relations. The Georgian parliamentary delegation comprises Levan Makashvili, Chair of the EU Integration Committee; Viktor Sanikidze, Chair of the Sports Committee; Zviad Shalamberidze, Head of the Georgia–Czech Republic Parliamentary Friendship Group and First Deputy Chair of the Regional Policy and Self-Government Committee; and Lika Shartava, Deputy Chair of the Culture Committee.