Ambassador David Zalkaliani participated in a conversation on transatlantic security challenges at the Embassy of Romania. The event, hosted by Ambassador Andrei Muraru, welcomed special guest NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană and was moderated by Ambassador Paula Dobriansky.
During the discussion, Ambassador Zalkaliani had the opportunity to shed light on crucial topics, including Black Sea Security, Georgia’s expectations for the upcoming NATO summit, the challenges facing Georgia, and the importance of Georgia’s Peaceful Neighborhood Initiative in fostering peace and stability in the region.
Throughout the discussion, speakers focused on sustaining and increasing support for Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, and the Western Balkans. They also delved into strategies to enhance Alliance resilience in the face of unprecedented technological advancements and reinforce deterrence, defense, and economic security.
NATO Deputy Secretary General emphasized the far-reaching implications of supporting Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, and the Western Balkans for the future of international security architecture. He further underscored the strategic significance of the Black Sea region as a crucial interconnecting platform between the South Caucasus, Central Asia, the Western Balkans, and the Adriatic Sea.
The discussion brought together US House Members John Garamendi, Bill Keating, Deborah Ross, National Endowment for Democracy (NED) CEO Damon Wilson, officials from the National Security Council and the Office of the Vice President, as well as the Ambassadors of Poland and Finland and prominent business and media professionals.