David Songulashvili Summarizes Official Visit to the State of Israel
As part of his visit to the State of Israel, David Songulashvili, Minister of Environment and Agriculture of Georgia, together with members of the Georgian delegation, held a series of important meetings.
“Once again, we reaffirmed the strong partnership between our countries, as well as our shared desire and capacity to deepen cooperation. Israel is a global leader in agricultural innovation, technology, and research.
During meetings with my ministerial counterparts, we discussed concrete areas of cooperation. Educational programs and joint research, of course, remain a priority. At the same time, cooperation is essential in the areas of water management, testing climate-resilient crops in the context of climate change, and introducing modern technologies to increase productivity.
At the meeting with the Minister of Environmental Protection of the State of Israel, it was emphasized that the world is facing complex global environmental challenges that require appropriate action. Israel is a leader in water resource management, early warning systems, and environmental innovations. Georgia sees significant potential for developing practical cooperation in these areas.
Within the framework of the visit, the meeting with the newly elected Speaker of the Knesset was also important. I would like to emphasize that cooperation between parliamentary institutions plays a key role in strengthening the strategic relationship between Georgia and Israel, particularly in the areas of economic and sectoral reforms.
I would also like to thank the Head of the Georgia–Israel Friendship Group of the Knesset, Mr. David Bitan, who has made a significant contribution to strengthening Georgia–Israel relations. Georgia is ready to deepen cooperation with Israel, and the Georgia–Israel Friendship Group of the Knesset can play an important positive role in this process.
During the visit, we also met with representatives of the business sector. Georgia is one of the leading countries in the region in terms of attracting investment. Macroeconomic stability and a significantly improved business environment create strong opportunities for bilateral cooperation. Georgia benefits from free trade regimes with many countries, and we continue to expand foreign trade relations, attract new investors, and invite partners to take advantage of the growing opportunities available in Georgia.
Within the framework of the visit, together with the Georgian delegation, we also had the opportunity to meet with Theophilos III, Patriarch of Jerusalem, and congratulate him on the 20th anniversary of his enthronement,” said David Songulashvili while summarizing his visit to the State of Israel.
