Shevardnadze speaks in an interview

Shevardnadze speaks in an interview

TBILISI, Georgia - Former Georgian President Eduard Shevardnadze speaks in an interview with Kyodo News in Tbilisi on Nov. 26. He said he had told his aides months ago of his intention to resign as president.

Obuchi, Shevardnadze meet in Tokyo

Obuchi, Shevardnadze meet in Tokyo

Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi and Georgian President Eduard Shevardnadze shake hands after signing a joint communique at the premier's official residence on the evening of March 4. Shevardnadze arrived in Tokyo earlier in the day on a five-day official visit. Japan offered a 670 million yen grant to Georgia to help it boost food production and proceed with economic reforms.

Shevardnadze pins hopes on closer ties with Japan

Shevardnadze pins hopes on closer ties with Japan

Georgian President Eduard Shevardnadze, who will pay a five-day official visit to Japan starting March 4, speaks in an interview with Kyodo News at his office in Tbilisi on Thursday Feb. 24. He expressed hopes that ties between the two countries will be strengthened, especially in the oil business.

Shevardnadze pins hopes on closer ties with Japan

Shevardnadze pins hopes on closer ties with Japan

Georgian President Eduard Shevardnadze, who will pay a five-day official visit to Japan starting March 4, speaks in an interview with Kyodo News at his office in Tbilisi on Thursday Feb. 24. He expressed hopes that ties between the two countries will be strengthened, especially in the oil business.

Obuchi, Shevardnadze meet in Tokyo

Obuchi, Shevardnadze meet in Tokyo

Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi and Georgian President Eduard Shevardnadze shake hands after signing a joint communique at the premier's official residence on the evening of March 4. Shevardnadze arrived in Tokyo earlier in the day on a five-day official visit. Japan offered a 670 million yen grant to Georgia to help it boost food production and proceed with economic reforms.