Georgian Prime Minister, Austrian National Council President discuss deepening relations
The meeting also discussed the ongoing hostilities in Ukraine and the impact of the war on the security environment in the Black Sea region. Garibashvili thanked Sobotka for his “strong support” for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia.Photo: Government's Administration.
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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.
Hosted as part of Garibashvili’s official visit to Austria, the meeting saw the parties emphasise the significance of development of cooperation between the two parliaments, and expressed hope the close cooperation and mutual visits of members of Georgian-Austrian parliamentary friendship groups would have a “positive impact” on their future relationship, the Government Administration said.
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— Irakli Garibashvili (@GharibashviliGe) July 8, 2022
Garibashvili highlighted the topic of the European Council granting Georgia the European perspective as a “recognition of the progress” achieved by Georgia over the years, as well as the “high level of integration” of the country in the “European family”. He emphasised his Government had already started the work on fulfilling conditions established by EU authorities for granting the membership candidate status to Georgia.
The meeting also discussed the ongoing hostilities in Ukraine and the impact of the war on the security environment in the Black Sea region. Garibashvili thanked Sobotka for his “strong support” for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia.
Georgia has become one of the prominent examples of democracy, Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili said on Friday, while pointing to the reduction of complaints involving the country at the European Court of Human Rights.
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.
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.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Thursday departed for an official visit to Vienna at the invitation of Austria’s Chancellor Karl Nehammer.
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”.
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer will start an official visit to Georgia on Monday, the Georgian Government Administration said.
Georgian Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili on Monday said the visit of the Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer to the country would focus on “very important” discussions on how to strengthen and deepen the existing relations between the two countries.
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer on Monday said Georgia was a “very important” economic partner for his country, and pointed to “many opportunities” for attracting Austrian investors, in remarks during his first visit to Georgia.