Georgian PM co-chairs “high-level” thematic discussion of EPC
The summit organisers have elected Garibashvili and Kallas to co-chair the discussion, which has been attended by the leaders of the EU member states, reviewing the current geopolitical situation and ongoing military operation in Ukraine. Photo: Government administration
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Georgian prime minister Irakli Garibashvili on Thursday co-chaired a “high-level” thematic discussion in a roundtable format on the peaceful and secure future of the European Union, with his Estonian counterpart Kaja Kallas, within the framework of the first session of the inaugural summit of the European Political Community in Prague.
The summit organisers have elected Garibashvili and Kallas to co-chair the discussion, which has been attended by the leaders of the EU member states, reviewing the current geopolitical situation and ongoing military operation in Ukraine, as well as the challenges that threaten global security, the government administration said.
Photo: Government administration
In his tweet, Garibashvili said he was “delighted” to co-chair a discussion on the “peaceful and secure” future of the European Union and noted Georgia stood together with its partners in “addressing existing challenges”.
Delighted to take part in the European Political Community Summit and co-chair discussion on peaceful & secure future of the???????? with ????????PM @kajakallas. Thus, we've reiterated ????????'s important role in united Europe. We stand together with our partners in addressing existing challenges pic.twitter.com/Xy8KXP7OZN
— Irakli Garibashvili (@GharibashviliGe) October 6, 2022
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