Georgia–Kiribati relations

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Georgia–Kiribati relations
Map indicating locations of Georgia and Kiribati

Georgia
Kiribati
Diplomatic mission
Embassy of Georgia, Canberra
Envoy
Ambassador Giorgi Dolidze

Georgia and the Republic of Kiribati established diplomatic relations in 2012.

Relations[]

Georgia and Kiribati established their bilateral relations on 28 September 2012[1] at a time when Georgia sought closer relations with Pacific states to counter Russia's presence in the region. The establishment of the bilateral ties came about a year following Georgian Prime Minister Nika Gilauri's visit to New Zealand where, according to Moscow, he pressed the Wellington government to put pressure on Kiribati to side with Georgia in the Russo-Georgian conflict.[2]

While their ties have been limited, Kiribati's President Anote Tong met with Georgian Foreign Affairs Minister Maia Panjikidze in September 2013 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.[3]

Kiribati has been a steadfast supporter of Georgia's territorial integrity since then, despite Russia's attempts to lobby Pacific states like Nauru, Tuvalu and Vanuatu to recognize the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. In 2018, Kiribati was one of the nations to vote in favor of the Georgia-sponsored UN resolutions calling for the return of internally displaced persons from Abkhazia and South Ossetia.[4]

Diplomatic Mission[]

Georgia is represented in Kiribati via its embassy in Canberra, Australia.[5] The current ambassador is Giorgi Dolidze, who has served since 2017.[6]

Agreement[]

The governments of Georgia and Kiribati have signed one bilateral agreement:[7]

  • The Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kiribati (September 2013)

Visa Regime[]

Citizens of Kiribati and Georgia do not enjoy a visa-free regime. Both require a tourist visa upon entry that can last up to 30 days.[8]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Bilateral Relations Between Georgia and the Kiribati, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia
  2. ^ Russia: Georgian minister courts New Zealand, Australia to prevent recognitions, Wikileaks
  3. ^ Georgian, Iranian FMs Meet at UN, Civil Georgia
  4. ^ UN General Assembly Passes Georgia IDP Resolution, Civil Georgia
  5. ^ Embassy of Georgia to the Commonwealth of Australia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia
  6. ^ Ambassador's Biography, Embassy of Georgia to Australia
  7. ^ Republic of Kiribati, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia
  8. ^ Georgia visa for citizens of Kiribati, iVisa.com
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