16 th November 2018 Discussion with Giedrius Poijunas Ambassador of Republic of Lithuania to Georgia and Paata Sheshelidze , head of New Economic School held in NATO Liaison office in Georgia, Tbilisi.

Topics for the discussion with Ambassador of Lithuania to Georgia : Brief historical background of the country before joining NATO; geopolitical environment for the moment apply for membership; reforms and challenges on the way of transformation and integration;how successful and secure is the country and its population nowadays, after joining Alliance; what it means to be a guarantor of peace and security; cooperation within the Alliance; cooperation with partners; bilateral partnership between Georgia and Lithuania.

Topics for discussion with Paata Sheshelidze: NATO's impact on the economics of Allied countries.

The discussion was part of the project of ICGS "NATO-Success Story of Development"- NATO, the History of Successful Transformation: countries before, and after Joining the Alliance, security guaranties and obligation regarding the Alliance.

General aim of the project: raising civil awareness regarding NATO through holding public lectures and discussions with representatives of NATO Liaison office, Ambassadors of NATO allied countries Georgian officials and experts.

Students of International Relation, Law and Political sciences faculties from Shida Kartli Region and Tbilisi participated in the Discussion.

The project was implemented with financial support of NATO Public Diplomacy Division.