Georgian President: It’s important for us to have a friend in Europe like Germany
Georgia’s European integration was the key topic of the meeting between the Georgian and German presidents. Photo: President’s press office.
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Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili, who has visited Germany, has met with President Frank Walter Steinmeier and stated that it is important for Georgia to have a friend like Germany in the heart of Europe.
Germany and France will support Georgia to become a full member of the European family soon,” Zurabishvili said.
Arrival at the Schloss Bellevue Residence with ???????? President Frank-Walter #Steinmeier pic.twitter.com/xM8dYQlfqp
— Salome Zourabichvili (@Zourabichvili_S) February 20, 2019
Zurabishvili spoke about Germany’s role in Georgia’s European integration, as Germany is an influential international player, the president’s press office says.
Zurabishvili expressed her hope that a new page will open in Georgian-German relations after her visit,” the press office said.
Zurabishvili, the fifth president of Georgia, visited Germany after Belgium and France.
The presidents of Georgia and France have held a meeting at Elysee Palace and signed a document on furthering French-Georgian cooperation. The parties discussed the improvement of Georgia-France bilateral relationships and increasing French support for Georgia in international organizations.
Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili has stated in France that Georgia will continue knocking on Europe’s door, as she knows that knocking on the door for a long time means that it will definitely open. She stated that once she taught the history of the EU and knows that every big challenge makes Europe stronger.
Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili has voiced several programmes which aim to boost the engagement of Georgian emigrants in the country’s everyday life and help them retain close ties with their native country.
Zurabishvili will head to Germany from France, where she is scheduled to meet with her French counterpart.
Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili, who is visiting Germany on February 20-21, has met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and spoke about the situation in the occupied territories of Georgia, Russia’s policy towards Georgia and the country’s challenges.
The visit aims to advance Georgia-Lithuania bilateral relations, strengthen support for Georgia’s European and Euro-Atlantic integration process, and mobilise Georgia’s partners to achieve this goal, the president’s administration says.