President Zourabichvili to European Council President: “important” for EU to maintain country’s path to Europe

It is important for the European Union to maintain Georgia’s path to becoming a member state, President Salome Zourabichvili told European Council President Charles Michel on Tuesday.

In a meeting between the two officials, Zourabichvili also said it was significant for Georgia, on its part, to carry out the necessary reforms for fulfilling its EU aspirations.

• President Zourabichvili: Europe looks differently at future of Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova following Russia’s invasion

While Ukraine is in the centre of attention due to the ongoing conflict in the country, the situation in Georgia is “not forgotten”, the Georgian President said in comments following the meeting.

• President of European Commission: EU stands by Georgia in these difficult times

She also reaffirmed her solidarity with Ukraine against Russian aggression, noting the future of Georgia and other EU-associated countries was in “new developments and a new environment that will give a new perspective”.