On 16–17 October 2026, the Consul General of Georgia in Thessaloniki, Gela Japaridze, paid a working visit to the Thessaly Region

On 16–17 October 2026, the Consul General of Georgia in Thessaloniki, Gela Japaridze, paid a working visit to the Thessaly Region, including the cities of Larissa and Volos, where he held meetings with the Governor of the Thessaly Region, Dimitrios Kouretas; the Mayor of Larissa, Athanasios Mamakos; and the Acting Mayor of Volos, Elena Andonopoulou.

 The meetings focused on the historical ties between Georgia and Greece and highlighted the importance of further deepening and strengthening these relations. Discussions also touched upon the possibility of twinning the Thessaly Region with one of Georgia’s regions. Furthermore, the role of the Pontic Greeks was emphasized, as they act as a bridge between the two countries and peoples, contributing to the strengthening of friendship between them.