Deputy Chief of the Defence Forces, Colonel Nikoloz Janjghava, has been given the rank of General, - Defence Minister Levan Izoria said at a news conference on Thursday.

“NATO Secretary General has visited us within the frameworks of the exercise and for recognition of the progress Georgia has on its path to NATO. He [NATO Secretary General] ones again reiterated that the implemented reforms are impressive and exemplary NATO member states…

I would like to express my gratitude to the Georgian Defense Forces and its commander. Just today, Mrs. President recognized our success, and she expressed a great confidence in the direct commander of this exercise, Colonel Nikoloz Janjghava, and he will become a General,” the Defence Minister said.