Italian PM vows support for Georgia’s European path, territorial integrity
Draghi made the comments In a meeting with Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili, who is on a visit to Italy. Photo: Italian Government
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Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi on Tuesday said his country “categorically” supported Georgia's integration into Europe and the country’s territorial integrity.
Draghi made the comments in a meeting with Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili, who is on a visit to Italy.
Italy has long supported and will continue to back Georgia’s territorial integrity and European integration path.
— Salome Zourabichvili (@Zourabichvili_S) June 7, 2022
Thank you to Premier Mario Draghi for his reception and his strong, categorical words of support. pic.twitter.com/ku1IjDREeO
The Georgian President thanked Draghi for his “strong” support in her own remarks, noting Italy’s continued support to her country.
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