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

Agenda.ge, 14 Mar 2023 - 17:23, Tbilisi,Georgia

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.