Georgia's Ministry of Defense Will Not Participate in 'Defender-23' Exercises

The Georgian side will not participate in the 'Defender-23' multinational exercises this year. This was reported by РИА Новости, referencing the country's Ministry of Defense.

“Based on the objectives and tasks of the defense forces, it has been decided to direct more efforts and resources toward international and national exercises that serve these objectives, including enhancing combat readiness, increasing operational compatibility with NATO member and partner countries, exchanging experiences, and improving professional skills,” stated the Georgian Ministry of Defense.

The ministry noted that large-scale multinational exercises such as 'Noble Partner' and 'Agile Spirit' are conducted annually in collaboration with the United States.