Georgian finance minister, new EU ambassador to country discuss relations
Georgian finance minister Lasha Khutsishvili and Pawel Herczynski, the European Union's newly appointed ambassador to the country, on Tuesday discussed dynamics of relations between the two sides in an introductory meeting between the officials. Photo: Ministry of Finance
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Georgian finance minister Lasha Khutsishvili and Pawel Herczynski, the European Union's newly appointed ambassador to the country, on Tuesday discussed dynamics of relations between the two sides in an introductory meeting between the officials, the ministry announced.
Khutsishvili emphasised the role of the EU support in the development of Georgia’s political, financial and technical sectors, and noted the importance of fulfilling the 12 priorities outlined by the European Council for granting the country the EU membership candidate status.
Excellent introductory meeting held btw Minister @Lasha_Kh and new Ambassador @PawelHerczynski to review the ongoing political, financial and technical assistance of ???????? to ???????? thereby discussing the updated macro & fiscal parameters,and impact of #UkraineWar on the region. pic.twitter.com/MGR4MhqVlT
— Mof Georgia (@mofgeorgia) September 20, 2022
Khutsishvili informed the ambassador about the current economic situation of the country and introduced updated macroeconomic parameters for the rest of the year, while Herczynski expressed readiness for "active cooperation".
Herczynski replaced Carl Hartzell as the new EU ambassador to Georgia in June.
Principal directions of the European Union-Georgia Association Agenda were discussed on Friday in a meeting between the Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and Pawel Herczynski, the European Union Ambassador to Georgia.
Pawel Herczynski, the European Union Ambassador to Georgia, on Monday said the “historic decision” by the European Council to grant Georgia the European perspective set a “new reality”.
Pawel Herczynski, the European Union’s newly appointed Ambassador, on Friday, presented his credentials to Georgian Foreign Minister, Ilia Darchiashvili, after which the officials discussed the “wide range” of existing cooperation between Georgia and the EU, including the European Council’s decision to grant the country the European perspective.
Pawel Herczynski, the Managing Director for Common Security and Defence Policy and Crisis Response at the European External Action Service, has been nominated for the position of the Head of the European Union Delegation to Georgia, the EEAS said on Wednesday.