Georgia, Poland sign cooperation agreement on security

Georgian State Security Secretary, Eka Tkeshelashvili and Polish National Security Bureau head Aleksander Shchiglo signed the document on Feb. 19.

The document covers the cooperation plan for 2010-2011 in the issues of energy and cyber threats, fight against terrorism and cooperation in the military sphere.

"We had very interesting discussion in regards with security, intensification of cooperation for to develop relations in this sphere. We agreed that Russian occupation is the greatest danger for Georgia and on all issues, which can be considered within the security of the state, the presence of Russian army on Georgian territories has negative influence. The fact of occupation means that Russia is prepared to violate the norms of international law again. Therefore, this fact is a danger not only for Georgia, but for Europe as well."

Mr. Shchiglo reiterated support of Poland to Georgia`s territorial integrity and said it became clear after the August war how closer Georgia and Poland were.

"Poland has always supported territorial integrity of Georgia. Poland expressed this position even in the most negative moment. The August war showed how tight ties we have in economic, energy security and military issues. This will allow us to avoid threats in the Caucasus. This is very important," Poland's Security Chief said.

Within the official visit, Polish National Security Bureau head will meet with Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili.

/Georgian Times/