During a joint press conference, Ilia Darchiashvili, the Georgian Minister of Foreign Affairs, expressed his appreciation for Hungary’s active support and the personal efforts of Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó.

Darchiashvili emphasized the firm commitment of Georgia to its European aspirations and noted that Georgia’s desire to join Europe has never been stronger than it is today. He also emphasized Georgia’s commitment to fulfilling the obligations needed for the EU membership.

“We are acutely aware that joining the European Union entails enduring obligations and responsibilities, constituting a long but results-oriented process. Georgia has demonstrated unwavering determination to fulfil these commitments and secure EU membership.

Consequently, we firmly believe that Georgia deserves candidate status, enabling its progression to subsequent membership stages. We hold strong convictions that the leaders of EU member states will make yet another historic decision this year by granting Georgia candidate status.

Furthermore, we also hope that a decision will be made, in conjunction with Ukraine and Moldova, to commence negotiations on Georgia’s accession to the European Union. These decisions determine our country’s connection with the European Union, and we trust that Hungary will continue to stand by Georgia on this journey,” he stated.

During his working visit to Hungary, the Minister met with his Hungarian counterpart, Péter Szijjártó. He also participated as an honoured guest in the annual meeting of the heads of Hungarian diplomatic missions abroad, during which he addressed Hungarian diplomats.