Georgia satisfied with relations with neighbors in 2011

Strengthening of relations with Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkey has been a significant event for Georgia in the outgoing year of 2011, press speaker of Georgian president Manana Mandzhgaladze said, commenting on foreign policy.

One of the biggest achievements was the new stage of relations with the EU and NATO. The official also pointed out the visit of NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen to Georgia in November and his statements.

Mandzhgaladze said that simplification of the visa regime with the European Union and start of negotiations on trade with the EU were very important all-round events. Georgia will start negotiations on switching to a visa-free regime with the EU in mid-2012, News Georgia reports.