What happened:
On December 14, 2025, India and Georgia held the 8th round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in Tbilisi. The talks were led by Secretary (West) Sibi George from the Indian side and Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Khvitisiashvili from Georgia. Both sides reviewed political ties, trade and economic cooperation, cultural exchanges, people-to-people contacts, and exchanged views on regional and global issues.
Why it matters to India:
The consultations reaffirmed India’s commitment to deepening engagement with Georgia, strengthening diplomatic presence in the region, and expanding cooperation in new areas, thereby reinforcing India’s broader outreach in Europe and Eurasia.