Georgian PM meets EU Commissioner Oliver Várhelyi
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili met with Oliver Várhelyi, European Commissioner for Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement within the scope of his visit to Brussels.
According to the Parliament’s press office, the Prime Minister provided Oliver Várhelyi with detailed information on the positive dynamic of the implementation of the European Commission’s 12 priorities by Georgia, also on the state’s efforts to fully implement the European Union’s recommendations.
Irakli Garibashvili emphasized the historic decision to recognize the country’s European perspective and pointed out the strategic importance of granting a candidate country’s status to Georgia at the end of this year.
The 🇪🇺EU’s support to 🇬🇪Georgia’s reform efforts was in the focus of discussion w/ Prime Minister @GharibashviliGe.
Encouraged to speed up the implementation of the 1️⃣2️⃣priorities set by the Council so #Georgia can advance on its EU path.
Georgia’ s future lies in the EU. pic.twitter.com/mohMqTviJD
— Oliver Varhelyi (@OliverVarhelyi) June 14, 2023
Special emphasis at the meetings was placed on Black Sea region connectivity initiatives and opportunities to deepen the transport, energy, and infrastructural ties between Georgia and the EU in this regard.
The parties also spoke about the security situation in the region. As the Prime Minister noted, Georgia supports ensuring peace and stability in the region.
Had a productive discussion with @OliverVarhelyi in Brussels. Discussed progress 🇬🇪 has made in addressing 12 priorities. We appreciate Commissioner’s stance in support of 🇬🇪 🇪🇺 aspirations. We hope 🇪🇺 candidate status to be granted to 🇬🇪 this year. pic.twitter.com/sbLdRhTrr9
— Irakli Garibashvili (@GharibashviliGe) June 14, 2023