The Council of the European Union has approved another financial assistance package – worth EUR 20 million – to Georgia as part of the European Peace Facility.

According to the Georgian Defense Ministry’s (MOD) press release, the assistance is aimed at strengthening the nation’s defense capabilities and promoting Georgia’s cooperation with the EU within the framework of the Common Defense and Security Policy (CSDP).

"For the first time, the new aid will also support Georgia in the field of cyber security. The aid package will likewise be directed toward strengthening Georgia’s military-medical, military-engineering, and transport capabilities," MOD said.

This is the second time that Georgia has received EU financial aid for defense and security purposes.

The MOD noted that the decision to provide additional aid, “once again demonstrates that for the European Union, Georgia is the most important and reliable partner in the region."

“I am really glad that European Peace Facility is contributing to increasing Georgia’s overall resilience in today’s difficult times,” The Head of the EU Delegation in Georgia, Pawel Herczynski said.