Without security on the Black Sea, its impossible to talk about the sustainability of Security infrastructure in whole Europe and Georgia is ready to be EU’s key partner in this dimension as well, – Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze said at the opening of an international conference dedicated to the 10th anniversary of Eastern Partnership.

According to the Prime Minister, Georgia has become an increasingly important player in the security sphere.

“Georgia’s European choice is not a simply matter of political convenience, but it is a bottom-up choice of Georgian people – a civilizational and a value based choice that my nation has made centuries ago.

Entire history of Georgia is about fight for our common and shared values – and Georgia has never been a free rider burdening progress or security, on the contrary Georgia has always been and is on the forefront for the fight for the values that unite us. Even nowadays, Georgia has much to offer to Europe. Besides cultural, social, economic and other dimensions in which Georgia has much to offer, Georgia is increasingly becoming important player in Security dimension as well.

Black Sea security has gained paramount importance lately, and I want to address our European friends,

Without security on the Black Sea, its impossible to talk about sustainability of Security infrastructure in whole Europe and Georgia is ready to be EU’s key partner in this dimension as well.

Against all odds We have managed to preserve our statehood, our joint culture, our common values that are pivotal to more secured and prosperous Europe!” – Bakhtadze said.