Georgian, Belgian FMs discuss cooperation
Lahbib underlined her country’s “strong support” for Georgia's sovereignty, territorial integrity and European and Euro-Atlantic integration aspirations. Photo: MFA of Georgia
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Close cooperation and friendly relations between Georgia and Belgium were discussed on Tuesday in a meeting between the Georgian Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili and his Belgian counterpart Hadja Lahbib.
The officials noted the importance of expanding cooperation in various fields, including the potential of deepening trade and economic ties, the Georgian foreign office said.
Lahbib underlined her country’s “strong support” for Georgia's sovereignty, territorial integrity and European and Euro-Atlantic integration aspirations.
Pleasure to meet my Belgian colleague @hadjalahbib. Had an interesting exchange of views regarding prospects for developing ????????-???????? relations in bilateral and multilateral formats. Grateful for Belgium's unwavering support to Georgia and its European aspirations. pic.twitter.com/IKyqHrhqFF
— Ilia Darchiashvili (@iliadarch) September 6, 2022
The ministers also highlighted the importance of the European Commission's “historic decision” to grant a European perspective to Georgia and expressed their hope that after the implementation of its conditions Georgia would be granted the EU membership candidate status.
They also noted the importance of high-level visits in the process of deepening bilateral relations, with the top Georgian diplomat inviting his Belgian counterpart to Georgia.