The Georgian Parliament Speaker, Shalva Papuashvili, met with the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, the Georgian Parliament reported.

According to the Parliament, Papuashvili underscored the significance of Vučić’s first official visit to Georgia.

“Parliament Speaker noted that relations between Georgia and Serbia are based on shared European values and a common vision for the future, including the goal of full membership in the European Union. The Speaker thanked the Serbian side for supporting Georgia’s territorial integrity and reaffirmed Georgia’s unwavering support for Serbia’s territorial integrity.

Vučić highlighted the strong and friendly ties between the two countries. He stressed the importance of successfully concluding negotiations on a free trade agreement, strengthening ties between business communities, and expanding cooperation in tourism. He also emphasized the importance of parliamentary cooperation.

The sides positively assessed the establishment of a parliamentary friendship group with Georgia in the Serbian Parliament.

During the meeting, the parties also discussed recent remarks by EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, according to which future EU member states may not be granted the same voting rights as current members. They noted that, in the current circumstances, it is particularly important for EU candidate countries to deepen their relations and define common goals. Vučić also invited Papuashvili to visit Serbia,” the Parliament stated.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Speakers of Parliament Nino Tsilosani and Sozar Subari, Chair of the Regional Policy and Self-Government Committee Irakli Kadagishvili, Chair of the Agriculture Committee Gela Samkharauli, and Head of the Parliamentary Friendship Group with Serbia Irakli Mezurnishvili.