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NATO warships arrive at Georgia’s Poti port

01 April 2019 18:30 (UTC +04:00)

Four warships of the Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) arrived at the port of Poti in western Georgia, the press office of the Georgian Interior Ministry reported on Monday, ONA reports.

"The warships of the Standing NATO Maritime Group Two and two Georgian coast guard ships - the Dioskuria and the Ochamchira - will hold joint drills. The exercises aim to enhance cohesion and interoperability between Georgia and the NATO naval forces," the press office said in a statement.

The NATO naval group includes the Dutch flagship Evertsen, and also ships from Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania. The naval group is directed by SNMG2 Commander Boudewijn Boots. The warships will stay in Georgia until April 4.