Swedish Ambassador: Georgia has to have strong “national unity”

In the “long process” of European integration, Georgia has to have “strong national unity,” and to “uphold” European values of democracy, human rights, equality and the rule of law, Swedish Ambassador Ulrik Tidestrom said on Friday.

The Ambassador said the values were “fundamental” to the European Union and also formed the basis of Georgia's integration, while adding he could not start “speculating or commenting” in advance on the anticipated European Commission conclusion on granting the EU membership candidate status to Georgia.

"We are waiting for the opinion of the European Commission on the candidate status in a very short time. The discussion will then take place between the EU member states,” the Swedish diplomat added. 

Tidestrom emphasised his country continued to support Georgia in the integration process.