MFA reports that the temporary plenipotentiary of Georgian affairs in Ukraine, Davit Botchorishvili, held a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.

According to the MFA, the temporary plenipotentiary conveyed a note of protest to the Ukrainian side upon Executive Committee Chairperson, Mikheil Saakashvili's statement made on July 9. The MFA notes that the temporary plenipotentiary raised concerns about a Ukrainian official making unacceptable remarks towards Georgian authorities.

"During the meeting, Davit Botchorishvili noted that such provocative steps damage the friendly and strategic partnership of two countries. Both of the sides expressed readiness for further strengthening the relations", - reads the statement.