The EU High Representative/Vice-President, Josep Borrell, has arrived in Georgia for an official visit.

The Georgian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ilia Darchiashvili, and the EU Ambassador to Georgia, Pawel Herczynski, welcomed him at Tbilisi International Airport.

During the visit, the High Representative will be received by Salome Zourabichvili, President of Georgia. The HR/VP will also meet the Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili. Following the meeting with the Prime Minister, a joint press conference will be held.

He will also hold a meeting with Ilia Darchiashvili, Georgian Minister of Foreign Affairs. The HR/VP will also take the opportunity to meet with representatives of all political parties present in Parliament and hold discussions with civil society representatives.

The HR/VP will during his visit mark 15 years of EUMM presence in Georgia, reflecting the EU’s commitment to Georgia’s security and peaceful conflict resolution. He will participate in mission activities along the Administrative Boundary Line, organised by the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM).

Josep Borrell’s visit to Georgia will continue until September 8.