During
World War II, in 1945, Canadian soldiers were sent to the Dutch island of
Texel to negotiate the end of the
Georgian uprising on Texel against the Germans. Canada recognized Georgia soon after its separation from the
Soviet Union in 1991. In July 1992, Canada and Georgia formally established diplomatic relations. Since establishing diplomatic relations; relations between both nations have gradually been increasing. In 2008 during the
Russo-Georgian War, Canada strongly supported the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Georgia and its democratically elected government. Furthermore, Canada has not recognized the independence of
Abkhazia and
South Ossetia and continues to view them as integral parts of Georgia. In 2011, Georgia opened a resident embassy in
Ottawa. That same year, Canada opened an honorary consulate in
Tbilisi. The Canadian government has committed to humanitarian assistance and a joint funding project with the United States, establishing and expanding the Explosive Remnants of War Coordination Center in Georgia. Georgia has received endorsement from Canada for eventual membership in
NATO. In October 2011, both nations signed a memorandum of understanding to further promote economic relations. ==Trade==