“Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission praised the measures implemented by the Government of Georgia towards addressing the global pandemic of a novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), along with current economic and political reforms in the country during a video conference with Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister of Georgia held today,” the Government Administration reported.

As the government’s Press Service noted, the conversation was related to the measures taken in the fight with the pandemic, along with joint actions implemented by the European Union (EU) and Georgia.

“President of the European Commission noted that Georgia and EU are very close friends and Georgia may rely on solid support from the EU, as evidenced by a close cooperation and concrete, tangible financial support at the time of crisis. President of the European Commission also noted that her institution stands ready to continue support of Georgia both at the level of expertise and financial resources,” Press Service said.

On top of that, Ursula von der Leyen and Giorgi Gakharia discussed the current conditions observed in the occupied territories of Georgia.

“Prime Minister spoke in detail about the grave conditions and noted that when the entire world is fighting with the pandemic, occupation forces continue their so-called borderization process. Therefore, support and solidarity of Europe is now more important than ever. President of the European Commission reiterated the solid support to the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Georgia, thereby noting that it will continue to be clear and unwavering,” Press Service stressed.