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.

Border Police Coast Guard Department Hosted the New Head of DTRA Eurasia Office

The new Head of Eurasia Office of the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), Bernie Dobner, along with the delegation visited the Poti base of the MIA Border Police Coast Guard Department and the Joint Maritime Operations Centre (JMOC).

End of the Inter-agency Theoretical Training Course at the Joint Maritime Operations Centre

Joint Maritime Operations Centre (JMOC), in the framework of the International Counterproliferation Program (ICP) of the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), organized an Inter-agency Theoretical Training (JMOC TTX) Course.

Head of Border Police Held a Farewell Meeting with U.S. Naval Attaché

The Head of MIA Border Police, Nikoloz Sharadze, held a farewell meeting with the U.S. Naval Attaché. Lt. Col. Karl Wethe completed a three-year mission in Georgia.

HEAD OF MIA BORDER POLICE PAID AN OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND

The Head of MIA Border Police, Major General Nikoloz Sharadze, and his Deputy, Giorgi Malania, paid an official visit to the Republic of Poland, where they attended the Eastern Conference and Border Protection Fair BORDERS – 2021.

THE GEORGIAN COAST GUARD CONDUCTED LARGE-SCALE EXERCISES IN THE BLACK SEA

The MIA Border Police Coast Guard Department conducted a large-scale exercise in the Black Sea, in which up to 100 officers, three patrol ships and five patrol boats participated.

GCG Patrol Boat DIOSKURIA (P25) Participated in Ukraine’s Independence Day Parade

MIA Border Police Coast Guard patrol boat DIOSKURIA (P25) took part in a naval parade dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Ukraine's independence in Odesa. The Deputy Director of the MIA Border Police Coast Guard Department, CAPT Giorgi Nakopia, also attended the parade.

Head of Border Police Met with the Commandant of the Turkish Coast Guard

The MIA Border Police delegation paid a working visit to the Republic of Turkey. During the visit, Major General Nikoloz Sharadze met with the Commandant of the Turkish Coast Guard, Rear Admiral Ahmet Kendir.