The Georgian Defense Forces celebrate Military Police Day. An event dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Military Police was held in Orkhevi, at the training ground of the Eastern Battalion of the Military Police. The personnel were congratulated on the anniversary by the Minister of Defense Irakli Chikovani and the Commander of the Defense Forces, Lieutenant General Giorgi Matiashvili.
In his speech, the Minister of Defense of Georgia spoke about the importance of the military police structural unit in the effective functioning of the defense forces, thanked the military police for their dedicated service and wished them success. The Head of the Department, Defense Major General Shalva Shengelia, congratulated the representatives of the Military Police Department on their professional day.
On the occasion of the anniversary, military police officers were awarded with service weapons, departmental medals, and valuable gifts.
The Military Police Department of the Georgian Defense Forces, as a law enforcement structural unit, successfully ensures discipline within the system of the Ministry of Defense. As a result of the implemented reforms and modernization, the Military Police supports maneuver units in performing combat missions. The unit actively participates in national and international exercises.