Georgian PM congratulates Mariya Gabriel on becoming EU Commissioner

The European Parliament backed the appointment of Gabriel by 517 votes to 77, with 89 abstentions, in a secret ballot yesterday. Photo from www.informo.bg
Agenda.ge, 05 Jul 2017 - 13:37, Tbilisi,Georgia

Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili has congratulated European Parliamentarian Mariya Gabriel on being elected as the European Union (EU) Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society.

"Sincere congratulations to Georgia's dearest friend and staunch supporter Mariya Gabriel with her huge success. She is the youngest EU Commissioner in history”, Kvirikashvili wrote on his official social media channels.

Gabriel was a rapporteur on visa liberalisation for Georgia at the European Parliament and she has been a great supporter for granting Georgia visa-free regime to the EU.

The European Parliament backed the appointment of Gabriel by 517 votes to 77, with 89 abstentions, in a secret ballot yesterday.

The Commissioner for the Digital Economy and Society will support the implementation of the Digital Single Market Strategy.

She will contribute to delivering a Digital Single Market, helping to lay the groundwork for Europe's digital future with EU-wide telecommunications networks, digital services that cross borders and a wave of innovative European start-ups. She should also ensure that the right conditions are set, including through copyright law, to support cultural and creative industries and maximise their potential for the economy.