The building of greater cultural, business, and social links between Cavan and Georgia was discussed during the visit of the Georgian Ambassador to Ireland.
His Excellency, George Zurabashvili met with county councillors and was also presented with a Created in Cavan hamper containing food, beverage, and craft items from local Cavan producers.
Georgia, like Ireland, is a country with a rich and storied history which has seen kingdoms and empires rise and fall, and which declared its independence as a Republic during the 20th century.
Like Ireland, Georgia is a nation with a spectacular and geologically significant landscape, with a number of sites earmarked as potential UNESCO Geopark candidates.
Ambassador Zurabashvili enjoyed a presentation from Cavan Tourism Development Officer Joanne Hayes on Cavan Tourism and the Cuilcagh Lakelands UNESCO Global Geopark, which spans Counties Cavan and Fermanagh, the world's first such transnational Geopark.
The Ambassador also expressed his gratitude to the Cathaoirleach Cllr Philip Brady for his well wishes towards Georgia as it seeks to join the European Union, noting that, "The main thing that we in Georgia share with Ireland is our values - European values"
