Ruling party honorary chair Ivanishvili meets Israeli Ambassador to discuss ties

Bidzina Ivanishvili, founder and honorary chairman of Georgia's ruling Georgian Dream party, has met with Israeli Ambassador to Georgia Walid Abu Haya to discuss bilateral relations and prospects for further cooperation between the two countries.

The meeting took place at Georgian Dream's central office, the party's press service reported on Friday.

The two sides discussed the “close cooperation” between Georgia and Israel, highlighting “positive developments” across various areas of their partnership.

Particular emphasis was placed on the 26 centuries of historical ties between the two countries and the political relationship built on the longstanding friendship between the two nations.

The discussions also covered the current geopolitical situation around the world, with both sides stressing the importance of diplomatic efforts to maintain peace and stability for the benefit of countries and their people.

Ivanishvili wished Ambassador Walid Abu Haya success in his future diplomatic activities.

Both sides expressed their readiness to further strengthen friendship and partnership between Georgia and Israel, the Georgian Dream press service said.