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Georgian Foreign Minister Maia Panjikidze held meetings with the ministers of foreign affairs of Grenada, Fiji, Lebanon, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Honduras, Iran and Gambia within the framework of the 68th session of the UN General Assembly.

Panjikidze and the Foreign Minister of Grenada Nicholas Steele discussed prospects of bilateral economic and cultural relations, the Georgian Foreign Ministry reported on September 25.

During the meeting with Foreign Minister of Fiji Inoke Kubuabula, Panjikidze stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation with the countries of Oceania.

During Panjikidze's meeting with Lebanese Foreign Minister Adnan Mansour, the sides expressed satisfaction with the development of relations between the two countries. It was noted that 2013 marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Georgia and Lebanon.

The same day Panjikidze met with the President, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kiribati Anote Tong, to sign a memorandum of understanding between the countries.

During the meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade of Solomon Islands Clay Forau, Panjikidze expressed her country's readiness to share reform experience in different areas with countries in Oceania.

Panjikidze also signed a memorandum of understanding with the foreign minister of Honduras on bilateral political consultations.

Panjikidze's meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif focused on the intensification of contacts between the two countries. The two ministers noted that their countries are interested in maintaining peace and stability in the region.