Joint Exercises of the Georgian and Turkish Border Units

The purpose of the joint exercises was to share experience between the border units of the two countries in the field of land border protection and improve coordinated actions in terms of border security. The exercise helped border guards enhance their ability to respond to border incidents and conduct preventive operations.

The Interagency Exercise “Didgori 2021” aims to enhance coordination and improve interoperability between the governmental agencies during the war time and crises.

Up to 200 representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs participate in the framework of Exercise in the top table, as well as field components. During the active phase of Exercise, the representatives of MIA Border Police Aviation and MIA Strategic Pipeline Protection Department acted in coordination with the Special Operation Forces of the Ministry of Defence of Georgia.

HEAD OF BORDER POLICE HOSTED THE COMMANDER OF THE U.S. SIXTH FLEET

The Head of MIA Border Police, Major General Nikoloz Sharadze, hosted the Commander of the U.S. Sixth Fleet (SIXTHFLT), Vice Admiral Gene Black, along with the U.S. Delegation at the Joint Maritime Operations Centre (JMOC).

MINISTRY OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS PARTICIPATES IN INTER-AGENCY EXERCISE DIDGORI 2021

Up to 200 employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are participating in inter-agency exercise "Didgori 2021", which serves to enhance coordination and interoperability between government agencies in war and crisis situations.

OFFICIAL RECEPTION ON THE USS MOUNT WHITNEY

Official reception was held on the U.S. Sixth Fleet (SIXTHFLT) Command Ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), which is currently visiting the Georgian territorial waters. In Batumi, the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Gharibashvili, and high-ranking guests, along with the Head of MIA Border Police, Major General Nikoloz Sharadze, attended the reception. The Commander of the SIXTHFLT, Deputy Commander of the U.S. Navy in Europe and Africa, Vice-Admiral Gene Black, Commanding Officer of USS Mount Whitney, Daniel Prochazka, and U.S. Ambassador to Georgia, Kelly Degnan, hosted the guests.

U.S. Navy ships have entered the Georgian territorial waters

U.S. Sixth Fleet (SIXTHFLT) ships USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) and USS Porter (DDG 78) have entered the territorial waters of Georgia. The crew members were met at the Batumi port by the Director of the MIA Border Police Coast Guard Department, CAPT Ramaz Papidze, and the Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara, Tornike Rizhvadze.

Patrol Boat SOKHUMI made a port visit to the Republic of Turkey

The MIA Border Police Coast Guard Department Patrol Boat SOKHUMI made a port visit to Trabzon, Republic of Turkey.

Nikoloz Sharadze met with the Head of the U.S. Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs

The Head of MIA Border Police, Major General Nikoloz Sharadze, held an introductory meeting with Sarah Rupert, Head of the U.S. Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). The meeting was attended by Larry Foukas, Senior Advisor on Police Affairs at the Bureau.

The MIA Border Police Coast Guard Exposed the Violation of Navigation Rules

The officers of MIA Border Police Coast Guard Department detained Vessel HONG FA SHANG HAI, a cargo ship sailing under the flag of China in the Georgian territorial waters, for violating the rules of navigation.

Nikoloz Sharadze Hosted a Representative of the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

The Head of MIA Border Police, Major General Nikoloz Sharadze, met with the representative of the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Hannah Thoburn, and the U.S. Ambassador to Georgia, Kelly Degnan.

NATO-GEORGIA JOINT NAVAL EXERCISE IN THE BLACK SEA

MIA Border Police Coast Guard and NATO Naval Unit ships conducted the joint naval exercise in the Black Sea. The exercise was held as a part of the Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 2 (SNMCMG2) port visit.

MIA Border Police Coast Guard Department is hosting 5 NATO ships in Georgia

The visit of Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 2 (SNMCMG2) is a confirmation of the Alliance’s support to Georgia's NATO membership course. Georgia's close cooperation with NATO strengthens the security of the Black Sea and promotes stability in the region.