FM: Ireland event provided opportunity to discuss Georgia’s EU integration ahead of EPC meeting

The event organized by the Institute of International and European Affairs of Ireland, with the participation of the Prime Minister of Georgia, was particularly important in the context of the European Political Community meeting to be held in Dublin, Georgian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili told journalists.

According to the minister, the event provided Irish political and academic circles with an opportunity to hear the Georgian Prime Minister’s statements and ask questions.

“The Prime Minister spoke about Georgia’s relations with the European Union and European integration, which is an important issue and was precisely the subject of interest for the Irish institute. It was a good opportunity to discuss Georgia’s European integration and relations with the European Union here, ahead of the European Political Community meeting. Members of the audience asked interesting questions and received answers. It is always a good opportunity when Georgia’s positions are openly presented and stated, allowing European audiences to hear Georgia’s position,” Maka Botchorishvili said.

Deputy Prime Minister also spoke about Georgia’s participation in the 9th meeting of the European Political Community.

“The European Political Community meeting has already become a tradition. Georgia participates in this event under the leadership of the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister of Georgia will have the opportunity to take part in a roundtable discussion focusing on issues of importance to Europe. It has also become a tradition to hold an event on combating drugs on the sidelines of this gathering. This is a joint initiative of France and Italy. It is important for us in the context of Georgia’s significant progress in combating drugs. We are, of course, also joining the coalition working on these issues across Europe,” Maka Botchorishvili stated.