EU Commission proposes new policy objectives for Georgia, Eastern Partnership

The European Commission has put forward a proposal for the long-term policy objectives of the Eastern Partnership beyond 2020 to increase trade, strengthen connectivity and deepen the economic integration with Eastern Partnership countries of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine.

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Ambassador of the European Union to Georgia Carl Hartzell said that for Georgia this means continued strong support to the economy, job creation. 

The new strategy sets out new, ambitious targets for the Eastern Partnership. Economic development, connectivity and job creation will remain top of our agenda, alongside support to strong democratic institutions. Among the novelties we find an increased emphasis on the environment and health, which I personally warmly welcome as I know that Georgia stands well prepared to profit in these areas. 

Also, mirroring the EU’s own priorities, we should be able to do more on the digital agenda, helping an advanced partner like Georgia to go further and faster in modernising its economy and society. We are looking forward to continue discussing all these issues in the run-up to the next Eastern Partnership Summit in Brussels on 18 June", he said.

The  EU Joint Communication on Eastern Partnership policy beyond 2020 was published in Brussels yesterday, on March 18.