Speaker: We’ve successfully achieved 1st step – Georgia obtained EU candidate status

The Speaker of the Georgian Parliament, Shalva Papuashvili, on Wednesday, said “out of two paramount steps on the EU membership path, we’ve successfully achieved the first one – Georgia obtained EU candidate status!”

“This well-deserved decision is a testament to our unwavering commitment and steady progress, successfully navigating through this journey. Now, we look forward to steering our nation towards the second paramount step – Full fledged EU membership!” the Speaker tweeted.

Out of two paramount steps on the EU membership path, we’ve successfully achieved the first one – Georgia obtained EU candidate status! This well-deserved decision is a testament to our unwavering commitment and steady progress, successfully navigating through this journey. Now,… pic.twitter.com/ucq1kQLEXE

— Shalva Papuashvili 🇬🇪 (@shpapuashvili) December 20, 2023