Austrian Chancellor: “very important” to support Georgia on its Western path
At a joint press conference with his Georgian counterpart Irakli Garibashvili, Nehammer stressed Georgia had a “very bitter” experience of conflicts, but was regarded a “reliable mediator" between conflicting parties in the South Caucasus region. Photo: Reuters
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Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer on Friday said it was “very important” to support Georgia on its Western integration both in what the country had already accomplished and in measures still ahead for the process.
At a joint press conference with his Georgian counterpart Irakli Garibashvili, Nehammer stressed Georgia had a “very bitter” experience of conflicts, but was regarded a “reliable mediator" between conflicting parties in the South Caucasus region.
The Chancellor also extended his gratitude to the Georgian Government for measures for maintaining peace under the occupation of 20 percent of the country’s territory by Russia, pointing out Georgia was a "very important" and "special" partner in the partnership between East and West.
From Austria's perspective, it is very important to support Georgia, a country that shares European values, and is moving towards Europe. We should support it on this way, so that it gets closer and really becomes part of our society, our unity”, he concluded in his comments.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Thursday departed for an official visit to Vienna at the invitation of Austria’s Chancellor Karl Nehammer.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Monday congratulated the United States on its Independence Day by saying the date was a “symbol of freedom, democracy and commitment to common values” not only for US citizens but “for the entire democratic world”.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Wednesday said his Government stood ready to work closely with the transatlantic community to “safeguard peace, stability and promote shared values”.
The decision of the European Council to grant Georgia the European perspective and the security challenges in the Black Sea region were discussed on Wednesday in a meeting between Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and Emmanuel Macron, the President of France.
Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg on Friday said his country was “ready to accompany” Georgia on its European integration path and assist the country in reforms related to attaining the European Union membership candidate status.
The European Council’s decision on granting the European perspective to Georgia is a “recognition of the progress” achieved by the country over the years, Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili said on Friday at a joint briefing with Karl Nehammer, the Federal Chancellor of Austria.
Strengthening cooperation between the parliaments of Austria and Georgia and deepening relations between the two countries were discussed on Friday between the Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and Wolfgang Sobotka, the President of the National Council of Austria.
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer on Friday said that his country was “clearly committed” to the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Georgia, and pointed out the “frozen conflicts” in the Russian-occupied regions of Tskhinvali (South Ossetia) and Abkhazia must “not be forgotten”.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Monday highlighted the Global Peace Index showed the country ranked second in the world with the ten-year progress in peacefulness, and credited this achievement with the “correct policy” of the former Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili and the ruling Georgian Dream team.
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer will start an official visit to Georgia on Monday, the Georgian Government Administration said.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Monday welcomed the first visit of the Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer to Georgia as “historic”, and pointed to the significance of the development as a confirmation of Austria’s “strong support” for the country.