Education Minister: Georgia’s scientific field “integral part” of European research space

Georgia’s full membership in the European Cooperation in Science and Technology organisation shows  the country’s scientific field is an integral part of the European research space, Education Minister Mikheil Chkhenkeli said on Tuesday.

In his address to Georgian researchers about the work of the organisation and the importance of Georgia’s membership in it, Chkhenkeli said he “firmly” believed the membership in the “European scientific family” was “one of the most important ways” that would lead to the realisation of Georgia’s aspirations to join the European Union.

Chkhenkeli also noted that full membership in the organisation in the field of science and technology was aimed at enabling the scientific community to take “full advantage” of the opportunities that came with being a part of it.

Georgia became a full member of the EU-funded organisation in March, enabling Georgian researchers and innovators to use the organisation’s networking tools, expand and strengthen international scientific connections, and ensure international success of their research projects.