The US Ambassador visited the Joint Maritime Operations Center

The U.S. Ambassador to Georgia Kelly C. Degnan visited the Joint Maritime Operations Center (JMOC). 1st Deputy Head of the MIA Border Police of Georgia, Colonel Gocha Janjgava hosted the guests.

Border Police Lieutenant completed a one-year Navy Officer’s Course at the Britannia Royal Naval College

Lieutenant Ruslan Dolidze, Senior Inspector of the Boarding Team of the MIA Border Police Coast Guard Department, successfully completed a one-year Navy Officer’s Course at the Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC).

US DEPARTMENT OF STATE: GEORGIAN BORDER POLICE AND COAST GUARD WELL ORGANIZED AND HIGHLY COMPETENT

The US Department of State has published the 2020 Country Report, in which, along with other countries, Georgia’s measures implemented in connection with the fight against terrorism is assessed. The report notes measures undertaken by the Government of Georgia to strengthen border and aviation security.

International Organization for Migration (IOM) provided the Border Police with new equipment

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) provided Drone, DSLR and video cameras to the MIA Border Police with financial assistance from the European Union to enhance the capabilities of the strategic communications unit. Border police also received computers and safety equipment for climbing heights. The official website of the Border Police (bpg.gov.ge) was also updated with the support of the IOM.

Joint Exercises Held in the Black Sea with the Participation of the Georgian Coast Guard Ships and the USS Arleigh Burke

The representatives of the MIA Border Police Coast Guard Department and the USS Arleigh Burke crew conducted joint exercises in the Black Sea.

Head of Border Police Held a Farewell Meeting with the Head of NATO Liaison Office in Georgia

The Head of MIA Border Police, Major General Nikoloz Sharadze, held a farewell meeting with the Head of NATO Liaison Office in Georgia, Rosaria Puglisi.

MIA Border Aviation resumed flights to Tusheti

The MIA Border Police Aviation resumed regular flights from Alvani to Tusheti. The helicopter has already transported the first passengers to the village of Omalo.

Director of the Coast Guard Department hosted the British Ambassador to Georgia at JMOC

Director of the MIA Border Police Coast Guard Department, CAPT Ramaz Papidze, hosted the Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland H.E. Mark Clayton to the Joint Maritime Operations Centre (JMOC).

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.