Tbilisi: The United States of America’s state department have assessed anti-terrorism measures being taken by Georgian Government. The assessment and its results were covered in a report published by US State department on terrorism.
The ministry of internal affairs of Georgia has issues statement about this report. The ministry in its response have appreciated the report for positive assessment of anti-terrorism measures of Georgia also.
The Ministry also taken to its social media handles where it discloses information about this development. As per official Facebook page of Ministry, “The United States Department of State has published a 2023 report on terrorism, which, along with other countries around the world assesses the measures taken by Georgia in positive manners.”
It is worth to note that the documents of US State department have positively assesses the country’s efforts to improve land border, maritime and aviation security, which were reflected among other things, in the introduction of new systems and participation in international exercises.
According to the report “In October the Georgian Border Police launched a special electronic facial recognition program. In addition, significant segments of the Georgian state border were equipped with a 24/7 video surveillance system.”
Report highlighted the implementation of a new mobile surveillance system by the Border Police, which was implemented with the support of the US and the European Union and contributed to strengthening the surveillance and detection capabilities along the green border.
The report underlined that the Georgian Border Police Coast Guard Boarding Group, as an operational partner, once again participated in the NATO-led maritime anti-terrorist operation namely “Sea Guardian”.
The document recognised the Integrated Border Management Strategy and Action Plan for 2023-2027 has been completed. It also highlights that Georgia has joined the UN Counter-Terrorism Program, which aims to prevent, detect and investigate terrorist crimes and related movements using advance passenger data and Passenger Name Record System data.
The report also states that Georgia regularly participates in the sharing of documents and passenger information process within the framework of INTERPOL, including stolen and lost travel documents.
