Under the decision of Defense Minister Irakli Garibashvili, since January 2020 wounded warriors are given bonuses on salary within 200-800 GEL according to their traumas and general physical conditions.     

Minister of Defence of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili awarded three military servicemen for their civic heroism. Irakli Garibashvili handed over the Defence Ministry Medals "For Life Saving" to the Commander of the Basic Combat Training (BCT) Center LTC Elguja Bibinidze, driver of the BCT Center Corporal Specialist Irakli Devrisashvili and East Command I Infantry Brigade 11th Battalion Corporal Specialist Gocha Nonashvili.

Minister of Defence of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili hosted the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Czech Republic to Georgia H.E. Petr Mikyska. At the meeting sides discussed bilateral relations and future plans of cooperation.

Modern standards are to be set in Defense Forces. European standards will be spread on infrastructural projects as well. In order to set new standards, Defense Minister Irakli Garibashvili got acquainted to the ongoing infrastructural works on the ground in Iv Mechanized Brigade, Vaziani.

Chief of Georgian Defense Forces, Lieutenant General Vladimer Chachibaia paid an official visit to Brussels. On 14 and 15 January Chiefs of Defense of NATO member and partner countries gathered in NATO HQ to discuss global security issues.  

The Control Service of the Ministry of Defence of Georgia sent the frozen meat samples taken from different facilities to Levan Samkharauli National Forensics Bureau.

40 military servicemen joined Georgian Defense Forces. Oath taking ceremony was held at National Guard. Deputy Head of National Guard, Colonel Koba Akhvlediani congratulated the military on joining the army and emphasized the role and importance of National Guard for Defense Forces. 

Defense Minister of Georgia dined with soldiers in the military canteen in Gori. Together with his deputy Juansher Burchuladze, the representatives of Defense Forces and Chairman of Farmers’ Association of Georgia Nino Zambakhidze, Irakli Garibashvili personally got acquainted to new nutrition ration and tested meal prepared with fresh unfrozen meat.     

62 military servicemen joined Georgian Defense Forces. The recruits took an oath at King Erekle Palace in Telavi.

Georgian Defence Forces were handed over 12 new vehicles purchased by the Federal Republic of Germany for the Georgian side. Minister addressed the guests invited to the official ceremony and thanked the German side for the provided assistance: "The German side has provided us with modern technical means within the “Capacity Building and Enhancement Initiative”, which will significantly improve the logistical capabilities of the Defence Forces."

Ministry of Defence of Georgia will continue active cooperation with partner countries and organizations in 2020. Irakli Garibashvili met with Georgia`s Defence attaches accredited to foreign countries and military and civil representatives and introduced the priorities of cooperation with international partners.

On January 7, the Orthodox Church celebrates the birth of the Jesus Christ. Minister of Defence of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili along with Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia attended the Christmas Liturgy at the Holy Trinity Cathedral.