Georgia is recalling its ambassador in Kyiv for consultations following the appointment of former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili to the post of chair of the Ukrainian president's Executive Committee on Reforms, Ukraine Interfax reported referring to the Georgian FM David Zalkaliani.

"This is routine practice in diplomatic relations that indicates the emergency of certain problems in bilateral relations. Therefore, consultations with the ambassador are needed to determine future steps," Zalkaliani said.

The minister added that "Georgia is not considering the possibility of breaking off diplomatic relations or reviewing the strategic partnership."