Georgia–Israel relations
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Georgia–Israel relations are diplomatic, commercial and cultural ties between Georgia
and Israel
. Diplomatic relations were formally established on June 1, 1992. Georgia has an embassy in Tel Aviv
. Israel has an embassy in Tbilissi.
living in Israel, as well as 13,000 in Georgia. During the 2008 South Ossetia war
, the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Israel recognize the territorial integrity of Georgia and called for a peaceful solution."
visited Israel.
s, LAR-160
rocket launchers, anti-tank mines, and cluster bomb
s. On 5 August 2008, it was reported by Stratfor
and Russia Today
that Israel
planned to halt arms sales to Georgia due to Russian objections. Israel continued to train Georgian security forces, though on a more limited scale.
Georgia (country)
Georgia is a sovereign state in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded to the west by the Black Sea, to the north by Russia, to the southwest by Turkey, to the south by Armenia, and to the southeast by Azerbaijan. The capital of...
and Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
. Diplomatic relations were formally established on June 1, 1992. Georgia has an embassy in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv , officially Tel Aviv-Yafo , is the second most populous city in Israel, with a population of 404,400 on a land area of . The city is located on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline in west-central Israel. It is the largest and most populous city in the metropolitan area of Gush Dan, with...
. Israel has an embassy in Tbilissi.
History
There are 120,000 Georgian JewsGeorgian Jews
The Georgian Jews are from the nation of Georgia, in the Caucasus...
living in Israel, as well as 13,000 in Georgia. During the 2008 South Ossetia war
2008 South Ossetia war
The 2008 South Ossetia War or Russo-Georgian War was an armed conflict in August 2008 between Georgia on one side, and Russia and separatist governments of South Ossetia and Abkhazia on the other....
, the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Israel recognize the territorial integrity of Georgia and called for a peaceful solution."
Tourism agreements
In 2010, Israel and Georgia signed bilateral agreements in the sphere of tourism and air traffic.In October 2010, Georgian Economy and Sustainable Development Minister Vera KobaliaVera Kobalia
Vera Kobalia is a Georgian politician who has served in the Cabinet of Georgia as the country's Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development since July 2, 2010.-Early life:...
visited Israel.
Military cooperation
Israel has engaged in extensive military cooperation with Georgia. Israel sold Georgia armored vehicles and small arms, and Israeli special forces and private contractors have trained Georgian troops. Israel sold Georgia its fleet of UAVUnmanned aerial vehicle
An unmanned aerial vehicle , also known as a unmanned aircraft system , remotely piloted aircraft or unmanned aircraft, is a machine which functions either by the remote control of a navigator or pilot or autonomously, that is, as a self-directing entity...
s, LAR-160
LAR-160
The LAR-160 is a light artillery rocket with a 160mm calibre and a range of 45 km, from a multiple rocket launcher.It is manufactured by Israel Military Industries...
rocket launchers, anti-tank mines, and cluster bomb
Cluster bomb
A cluster munition is a form of air-dropped or ground-launched explosive weapon that releases or ejects smaller sub-munitions. Commonly, this is a cluster bomb that ejects explosive bomblets that are designed to kill enemy personnel and destroy vehicles...
s. On 5 August 2008, it was reported by Stratfor
Stratfor
Strategic Forecasting, Inc., more commonly known as STRATFOR, is a global intelligence company founded in 1996 in Austin, Texas by George Friedman who is the founder, chief intelligence officer, and CEO of the company...
and Russia Today
Russia Today
Russia Today may refer to:* Russia Today, an English language 24-hour television news channel from Russia. It was launched in 2005 and is not related to an online news service of the similar name operated by EIN News...
that Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
planned to halt arms sales to Georgia due to Russian objections. Israel continued to train Georgian security forces, though on a more limited scale.
See also
- International recognition of IsraelInternational recognition of IsraelThe recognition of Israel in the international community remains an outstanding issue of the Arab–Israeli conflict. Pursuant to the United Nations Partition Plan for Palestine, which provided for the establishment of a Jewish state, Israel declared its independence at midnight on 14 May 1948...
- History of the Jews in GeorgiaHistory of the Jews in Georgia (country)The history of the Jews in Georgia dates back more than 2,000 years. Georgian Jews have been living in this area for centuries.-History:The Georgian Jews have traditionally maintained a distinct community, separate not only from the Georgian Christian population but even from the Ashkenazi ...