Georgian parliamentary delegation meets Czech government officials on EU relations

A Georgian parliamentary delegation led by Levan Makhashvili, Chair of the European Integration Committee, met with representatives of the European Affairs Section of the Czech Government Office, the Georgian Parliament reported.

The Czech side was represented by Ondřej Matoušek, Deputy Director General of the European Affairs Section and Director of the Department for Coordination of European Policy, and Deputy Director Iva Kopečná.

The Georgian delegation presented Georgia’s position on the further development of relations with the European Union. The discussions focused on the implementation of commitments under the Association Agreement.

The Georgian side emphasized the importance of restoring political dialogue with the EU and ensuring the full functioning of cooperation formats. The sides also discussed other current issues related to the EU’s enlargement policy.

The meeting also addressed the geopolitical situation in the region and security challenges. The Georgian delegation briefed Czech representatives on the situation in Georgia’s Russian-occupied regions and thanked the Czech side for its support for Georgia’s territorial integrity.

The Georgian parliamentary delegation includes Levan Makhashvili, Chair of the European Integration Committee; Viktor Sanikidze, Chair of the Sports Committee; Zviad Shalamberidze, head of the parliamentary friendship group with the Parliament of the Czech Republic and First Deputy Chair of the Regional Policy and Self-Government Committee; and Lika Shartava, Deputy Chair of the Culture Committee, the Parliament’s Press Service said.