“Yet another bold demonstration of our friends’ support for Georgia,” said Georgian Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili after the National Assembly of Bulgaria adopted a declaration in favor of granting Georgia EU candidate status.

“It’s especially exciting that such an important decision was made during my visit to beautiful Sofia. We greatly appreciate your support! Together, we pave the way for a brighter, united future!” he tweeted.

Thrilled to announce that the National Assembly of Bulgaria has adopted a declaration in favor of granting 🇬🇪 EU candidate status. Yet another bold demonstration of our friends’ support for 🇬🇪! It’s especially exciting that such an important decision was made during my visit to… pic.twitter.com/7zdwn3X5iG

— Ilia Darchiashvili (@iliadarch) October 13, 2023

“Bulgaria will continue to strongly support Georgia’s path to EU integration,” said the country’s FM Mariya Gabriel following her meeting with a Georgian colleague.

Glad to welcome in Sofia 🇬🇪FA Minister @IliaDarch to discuss:
🔹🇧🇬🇬🇪 excellent relations
🔹Georgia’s reforms &progress achieved on the 🇪🇺road
🔹support for Georgia’s sovereignty &territorial integrity

BG will continue to strongly support Georgia’s path to EU integration pic.twitter.com/CiEEub43l1

— Mariya Gabriel (@GabrielMariya) October 13, 2023