According to the joint protocol, the relations between the two states will be guided by the principles of national sovereignty, respect of territorial integrity and inviolability of frontiers of sovereign states.

The protocol was signed by Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda to the UN H.E. Mr. John W. Ashe and by H.E. Alexander Lomaia, Permanent Representative of Georgia to the UN.

The protocol signing ceremony was held in New York, at Georgia's Permanent Mission to the UN.

According to the established practice, the sides notified H. E. Ban Ki-Moon, UN Secretary General on the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries by a joint letter.

In 2011 Georgia has established diplomatic relations with 9 countries, particularly with the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of the Congo, Republic of Honduras, Republic of Mauritius, Republic of Rwanda, Republic of Somalia, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu.

Georgia has established diplomatic relations with 155 out of 191 Member States of the United Nations.