The next phase of national training organized by the US Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) hosted by the State Security Service has been successfully completed. Georgian subdivisions participating in the training earned the highest rating from American experts.
The aim of the training was to coordinate and cooperate across agencies to combat the spread of chemical, biological, radiation and nuclear (CBRB) threats in various crisis situations.
The inter-agency training, which included field-practical and TTX desk command-headquarter components, involved 150 representatives of the State Security Service, the Ministry of Internal Affairs Emergency Situations Service and the Ministry of Defense. Staff of the Ministry of Labour, Health and Social Protection, Regional Development and Infrastructure, Environment Protection and Agriculture took part in the panel training.
During the closing ceremony, which was held at the State Security Service Training Center, the participants were awarded special certificates.
Giga Nikoleishvili, Deputy Chief of State Security Service, Major General: "It became clear in the process of learning how important it is to coordinated and cooperative work of the power structures in the country during emergency situations." "I am glad that the special forces of the country have successfully performed their duties and shown a high level of training."
Alan S. Persel, acting US Ambassador: "I would like, first of all, to thank our Georgian partners for the work they have done against chemical, biological, nuclear radiological and explosive threats, which is very important." We have a strong partnership in this field. "In addition, I am glad to have witnessed the completion of this important program, aimed at tackling the threats that minimizes in the interests of everyone in the world today."
Joshua Strader, regional director of the US Defense Risk Reduction Agency (DTRA) in Georgia: “The program has been running for the third year, and the skills and capabilities to develop and enhance it has been amazing.” The partnership will continue in different directions between America and Georgia".
To conclude the event was attended by the Chief of the MIA Emergency Situations Management Service, Major General Teimuraz Mghebrisvili, Deputy Commander of the Defense Forces, Brigadier General Irakli Chichinadze, US Defense Threat Reduction Agency and the agencies responsible for the training. Training organized by the American Defense Risk Reduction Agency (DTRA) was held in Georgia for the second time.
Georgian subdivisions participating in the training earned the highest rating from American experts.
The aim of the training was to coordinate and cooperate across agencies to combat the spread of chemical, biological, radiation and nuclear (CBRB) threats in various crisis situations.
The inter-agency training, which included field-practical and TTX desk command-headquarter components, involved 150 representatives of the State Security Service, the Ministry of Internal Affairs Emergency Situations Service and the Ministry of Defense. Staff of the Ministry of Labour, Health and Social Protection, Regional Development and Infrastructure, Environment Protection and Agriculture took part in the panel training.
During the closing ceremony, which was held at the State Security Service Training Center, the participants were awarded special certificates.
Giga Nikoleishvili, Deputy Chief of State Security Service, Major General: "It became clear in the process of learning how important it is to coordinated and cooperative work of the power structures in the country during emergency situations." "I am glad that the special forces of the country have successfully performed their duties and shown a high level of training."
Alan S. Persel, acting US Ambassador: "I would like, first of all, to thank our Georgian partners for the work they have done against chemical, biological, nuclear radiological and explosive threats, which is very important." We have a strong partnership in this field. "In addition, I am glad to have witnessed the completion of this important program, aimed at tackling the threats that minimizes in the interests of everyone in the world today."
Joshua Strader, regional director of the US Defense Risk Reduction Agency (DTRA) in Georgia: “The program has been running for the third year, and the skills and capabilities to develop and enhance it has been amazing.” The partnership will continue in different directions between America and Georgia".
To conclude the event was attended by the Chief of the MIA Emergency Situations Management Service, Major General Teimuraz Mghebrisvili, Deputy Commander of the Defense Forces, Brigadier General Irakli Chichinadze, US Defense Threat Reduction Agency and the agencies responsible for the training. Training organized by the American Defense Risk Reduction Agency (DTRA) was held in Georgia for the second time.