Italian President: “absolutely logical” that Georgia as member of “European civilisation” wants to become full EU member
During a joint press conference with Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili, Mattarella underlined Tbilisi and Rome had a “common stance” on the issues of international politics. Photo: Presidential Administration
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Italian President Sergio Mattarella on Tuesday said Georgia’s bid for European Union membership was “absolutely logical” given the country’s belonging to the “European civilisation,” pointing out Italy supported the aspiration of the country.
During a joint press conference with Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili, Mattarella underlined Tbilisi and Rome had a “common stance” on the issues of international politics.
In his speech, the Italian President also focused on the Russian-occupied territories of Georgia by saying his country did not recognise the de facto occupation of Georgian territories by Russia.
Mattarella also spoke about bilateral relations between the two countries, emphasising Italy and Georgia were “united” in many ways, naming their economic and cultural ties in particular.
President of Georgia Salome Zourabichvili will visit Italy for meetings with officials today, the Presidential Administration has announced.
Georgia's European Union integration process deserves “strong support” from Italy, Mario Perantoni, the Chair of the Committee on Legal Affairs of the Italian Chamber of Deputies, said on Thursday.
President of Georgia Salome Zurabishvili was welcomed in Rome on Tuesday with a ceremony at the Quirinal Palace of the city marking the beginning of her official visit.
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi on Tuesday said his country “categorically” supported Georgia's integration into Europe and the country’s territorial integrity.
Georgian prime minister Irakli Garibashvili on Saturday congratulated Giorgia Meloni on her appointment as the prime minister of Italy.
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili and Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili on Thursday congratulated the Italian people on Republic Day.