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Georgian PM joins resolution on Register of Damage of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine

In the framework of the event hosted in Reykjavik, 43 countries and the European Union joined or indicated their intention to join the Register set up by participants to the Summit. Photo: Government Administration

Agenda.ge, 17 May 2023 - 18:02, Tbilisi,Georgia

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Wednesday joined the resolution on the Register of Damage caused by the Russian aggression against Ukraine, proposed at the Summits of Heads of State and Government of the Council of Europe.

In the framework of the event hosted in Reykjavik, 43 countries and the European Union joined or indicated their intention to join the Register set up by participants to the Summit.

“Support and solidarity with Ukraine is one of the main priorities of the Icelandic Presidency and we have worked hard to ensure that the outcome of the Reykjavik Summit addresses the need for comprehensive accountability for Russia’s aggression against Ukraine”, Prime Minister of Iceland Katrín Jakobsdóttir said.

CoE Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić called the move to set up the Register of Damage under the auspices of the Council a “historic decision”.

Georgian, Dutch PM discuss ties, Tbilisi’s EU integration prospects

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Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and his Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte on Wednesday discussed bilateral ties and Georgia’s European integration prospects on the sidelines of the ongoing Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Council of Europe in Reykjavik.

Address by Irakli Garibashvili, Georgian Prime Minister at Summit of Head of State and Government of Council of Europe

17 May 2023

Dear Katrin, Dear Colleagues, Dear Friends, first of all, I have to say that I am honoured to participate in the 4th Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Council of Europe and would like to thank the host country for the hospitality and excellent organisation of this very important event.

Georgian PM highlights Gov’t efforts for “continuous peace” in country at CoE Summit

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Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Wednesday told the Summits of Heads of State and Government of the Council of Europe the ruling Georgian Dream party Government was “doing everything” to ensure “continuous peace” in the country.

EU membership Georgia’s “ultimate goal” - PM to CoE Summit

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Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Wednesday told the roundtable discussion within the framework of the ongoing Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Council of Europe joining the European Union was his Government's “ultimate goal”.

Parliament EU Integration Committee Chair highlights adoption of declaration supporting bloc’s expansion at COSAC

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The Georgian delegation, led by Maka Botchorishvili, the Chair of the European Integration Committee of the Georgian Parliament, on Wednesday, participated in the plenary session of the Conference of Parliamentary Committees for Union Affairs and highlighted the adoption of a declaration supporting the expansion of the European Union in terms of Ukraine, the Western Balkans, Moldova and Georgia.

Georgian FM hails PM’s visit to Iceland, highlights “promising conversations” regarding country’s EU integration

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Georgian Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili on Wednesday evaluated Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili’s visit to Iceland and highlighted “interesting and promising” conversations on Georgia’s European Union integration between PM and the country’s partners.

Georgia’s political, diplomatic support for Ukraine is “unequivocal” - FM

17 May 2023

Georgian Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili on Wednesday said the country’s “political and diplomatic support for Ukraine has been unequivocal”, noting the Georgian Government was “actively involved” with the international community in this regard.

Opposition “unwilling” to acknowledge Georgia’s “progress”, Gov’t support for Ukraine - Vice Parliament Speaker

18 May 2023

Giorgi Volski, the Vice Speaker in the Georgian Parliament from the ruling Georgian Dream party, on Thursday said a part of domestic opposition was “unwilling” to recognise the Government's efforts for the country’s democratic advancement and its “continuous support” for Ukraine on the backdrop of its ongoing conflict with Russia.

PM highlights Gov’t steps for “national goal of uniting country”

19 May 2023

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Friday said “all steps” taken by his Government were aimed at achieving the “national goal of uniting our country”, in reference to the Russian-occupied territories of Georgia.