Georgian FM, Swedish Parliament Speaker review cooperation, EU integration, security matters
The meeting noted the “close ties” between the two countries and the “long-term support” shown by Sweden for Georgia's integration into the EU, the Georgian foreign service said. Photo: MFA of Georgia
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Cooperation between Georgia and Sweden, the former’s European Union integration process and the security environment in its region were discussed on Tuesday in a meeting between the Georgian Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili and Talman Andreas Norlén, the Speaker of the Swedish Parliament.
The meeting noted the “close ties” between the two countries and the “long-term support” shown by Sweden for Georgia's integration into the EU, the Georgian foreign service said.
Norlén said Sweden “actively” continued to support Georgia's European aspirations and supported the EU enlargement and open door policy, noting Georgia’s “successful progress” on the path of integration. He also acknowledged the progress achieved by the country in democratic buildup since the restoration of its independence.
Very good meeting with the true friends of ???????? - Speaker of the Swedish Parliament @andreasostgote and the MPs. Sweden continues supporting ???????? on the path towards ???????? membership and stands ready to work with us to further boost bilateral relations between our countries. pic.twitter.com/Fbgwz4bczr
— Ilia Darchiashvili (@iliadarch) March 14, 2023
Darchiashvili informed Swedish Parliament officials about the implementation of the European Union conditions for granting the country the membership candidate status.
The meeting highlighted the importance of support for Georgia from its partners for ensuring “further progress” on the EU accession path, and the political and historical significance of the country receiving the membership candidate status.
The security environment in Georgia’s regional environment was also in the focus of the meeting, with the Swedish parliamentarians once again condemning the occupation of the country’s territories by Russia.
Darchiashvili shared with the members of the Swedish legislative body the vision of the Georgian Government on the peaceful resolution of the conflicts on its territory, and thanked the Swedish Government for supporting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia in both bilateral and international platforms.