29.11.2017

Extremely interesting and fruitful discussion with head of NATO Liaison Office in Georgia William Lahue. Lot of questions and very frank answers on NATO as an guarantor of peace and security, partnership inside the Alliance and cooperation with partner countries; NATO - Georgian relationship; After discussion there were a lot of  photos, surprises and unexpected presents.

One more Discussion about NATO. On 22th of November very interesting and frank conversation held with Ambassador of Romania to Georgia HE Radu Horumba about a new challenges and threats, new initiatives regarding the Black Sea Security Project, Georgian-Romania bilateral cooperation regarding defense and security, about NATO as a guarantor of global peace and security.

On 15 th November 2017 very sincere conversation was held with Ambassador of France HE Pascal Meunier  about NATO as a guarantor of global peace and security, modern challenges and threats for NATO;  Georgia's perspective to join to the Alliance, bilateral relationship between France and Georgia in defence and security sector. At the discussion also took part Rosaria Puglisi, Deputy Head of NATO Liaison Office in Georgia. She informed students about NATO as an Organization, Decision making process, NATO's priorities ets.

On 25-27 of October 2017 EaP CSP Annual Assembly was held in Tallinn, Estonia. Nato Bachiashvili took part at the Parallel stakeholders' discussion: Georgia – Constitutional Reform and Civil Society Contribution. Topics of the discussion were: what are the main changes introduced to the Georgian Constitution with the latest reform and how are they perceived by different political actors in the country? What are the consequences for the political landscape? How to further enhance the civil society's participation and influence in the negotiation process? What has been the role of the Council of Europe's Venice Commission and how was its opinion reflected in the shaping of the reform?.

On 18 th October 2017 As usual, very interesting and fruitful discussion was held with Ambassador of Republic of Lithuania HE Giedrius Poijunas about NATO as a guarantor of global peace and security, Lithuania's experience of successful integration to the Alliance, Georgia's perspective to join to the Alliance, bilateral relationship between Litaunia and Georgia in this regards.

Nato Bachiashvili took part in the project "No Occupation". The event was held in the Museum of victims of Soviet Political Repression, Kaspi, Georgia. The aim of the project is to raise awareness and promote informal education on the issues of Russian-Georgian relations, occupation and the hidden annexation process of territories of Georgia, as well as challenges and threats from Russian Federation towar Georgia and the hole Region. The project is implemented by the organization: Bridge of Friendship "Kartlosi".

On 9 of October 2017 with the initiative of International Centre for Geopolitical Studies, very interesting and fruitful discussion was held with Ambassador of Republic of Slovakia HE Rudolf Michalka about NATO as a guarantor of global peace and security, experience of successful integration of Slovak Republic to the Alliance, Georgia's perspective to join to the Alliance, bilateral relationship between  Slovakia and Georgia in this regards.

On 4-7 JUL 2017 Nato Bachiashvili took part in  the Higher National Defence Course. Kachreti, Georgia.

During the Course  information meetings and discussion held about followed topics: modern security system and regional threats; practical steps toward strengthening the Black Sea region security; cooperation between Georgia and NATO, Georgia and EU; issues of Energy and information security.  Unconventional treats facing Georgia, conflict in South Caucasus region and cooperation with neigbours were also discussed at the meetings with governmental officials. At the framework of the Higher National Defence Course the simulation of Crisis scenario carried out among participants.

On 9 of December 2016 In the framework of the project "NATO - the History of Successful Transformation: countries before, and after Joining the Alliance" meeting with Ambassador of Lithuania to Georgia HE Giedrius Polijunas held in the NATO Liaison in Georgia.

At the discussion representatives of NGOs and academic circle, teachers, students were invite, including students and representatives of NGOs from Gori district, who are living near the occupation line where the Russian influence is significantly strong.

On 28 of November 2016 In the framework of the project "NATO - the History of Successful Transformation: countries before, and after Joining the Alliance" meeting with Ambassador of Czech Republic HE Tomas Pernicky held in the NATO Liaison in Georgia.

At the discussion representatives of NGOs and academic circle, teachers, students were invite, including students and representatives of NGOs from Gori district, who are living near the occupation line where the Russian influence is significantly strong.

On 28 of November 2016 In the framework of the project "NATO - the History of Successful Transformation: countries before, and after Joining the Alliance" meeting with Ambassador of Latvia to Georgia HE Jānis Zlamets held in the NATO Liaison in Georgia.

At the discussion representatives of NGOs and academic circle, teachers, students were invite, including students and representatives of NGOs from Gori district, who are living near the occupation line where the Russian influence is significantly strong.

In the framework of the European Days On May 9th 2017 Nato Bachiashvili took part in discussion: "the Challenges and Perspectives of European Integration", which was held in Gori.

On 21th October Chirperson ICGS Nato Bachiashvili took part in the discussion on EU-Georgia Association Agreement with students of Public School #1 in Akhaltsikhe. She delivered a presentation about Georgia –EU relations, major issues of Association Agreement and viza liberalization process with EU, about challenges and benefits for Georgian citizens.

On March 27th 2017, Nato Bachiashvili delivered a public lecture on the following topic: "NATO — Georgia"s Relationship Dynamic" at Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani Study University"s Lawers" Club.

The lecture was focused on the main stages of the NATO – Georgian cooperation from the military, as well as, political point of view; decisions of last NATO summits; certain projects focused on strengthening of NATO – Georgian partnership.

On February 17, 2017 the second meeting of the EU-Georgia Civil Society Platform was held at the European Economic and Social Committee in Belgium, Brussels.

At the meeting was discussed the current development of implementation of Association Agreement between EU and Georgia.

Reports about equal opportunity and treatment of men and women in the labour market, the freedom of media in Georgia  was also discussed during the meeting.

NatoBachiashvili took part on The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum Working Group 4 "Contacts between People" annual Meeting, which heldon 15-16 June in Brussels. The event covered topics pertaining to youth, education and cultural policies.

On June 13th 2016, the President's Administration was hosting a meeting between the NGOs involved in the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum Georgian National Platform and the President's Secretary of Foreign Relations, Tengiz Pkhaladze, who informed the organizations regarding the President's visit to Strasburg and Brussels.

On 14 of March 2016 Mobilization and Reserve Draft Concept of the Georgian Armed Forces was discussed with military and security experts at the conference hall of the IV Mechanized Brigade.

On 23 March 2016 with International Centre for Geopolitical Studies in cooperation with Austrian Institute for Caucasus Studies of Vienna University organized discussion: Overcoming Regional Challenges in the Caucasus.

NATO Advanced Research Workshop entitled "Addressing Security Risks at the Ukrainian Border through Best Practices on Good Governance – Sources and Counter Measures" took place on February 25 and 26, 2016 in the premises of National News Agency of Ukraine – Ukrinform.

Nato Bachiashvili (Chairperson of International Centre for Geopolitical Studies) was a speaker of the Workshop."She gave a presentation about the situation in the Occupied Territories of Georgia and Georgia's experience of corruption at Occupation Line.

On 22 of December presentations of Tornike Sharashenidzes book "The history of Diplomacy" held in the International Centre for Geopolitical Studies.