Georgia, Tbilisi, Jan.26/ Trend, N. Kirtskhalia /
Georgian Defense Minister Bacho Akhalaia met with representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited to the country on Wednesday. He summed up the work performed last year and spoke about future plans.
The country has "more or less serious progress" in tranforming the armed forces to NATO standards, Akhalaia told journalists following the meeting.
"The consultations and assistance that we receive from our NATO friends play a great role inthis," Akhalaia said.
U.S. Ambassador John Bass called the Defense Minister's meeting with the diplomatic corps as "efficient". The diplomats received "necessary information" and were informed about the future priorities of the Defense Ministry, he told journalists following the meeting.
"Priorities include strengthening defense capabilities and at the same time creating a more modern military establishment," Bass said.
He said the United States and Georgia will continue relations and deepen cooperation in military sphere.
