Ambassador of Georgia met with the Mayor of the Belgian city of Spa

On 6 October 2026, Ambassador of Georgia to the Kingdom of Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Head of the Mission of Georgia to the European Union, H.E. Vakhtang Makharoblishvili, met with the Mayor of the Belgian city of Spa, Nicolas Tefnin, and members of the Municipal Council.

 

The meeting focused on opportunities to strengthen direct cooperation between Georgian and Belgian municipalities and to develop joint initiatives.

 

The sides also expressed interest in exchanging experience and best practices in the fields of resort development, health and wellness tourism, and the preservation of cultural heritage.

 

Particular attention was paid to the longstanding historical ties between the resorts of Spa and Borjomi. In 1907, Borjomi mineral water received its first international recognition when it was awarded the Grand Prix at an international competition held in the Belgian city of Spa.