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Georgian President to meet EU officials in Brussels visit

Zourabichvili will also address the European Parliament and make comments for international media. Photo: President's Press Office

Agenda.ge, 30 May 2023 - 12:12, Tbilisi,Georgia

Georgia’s President Salome Zourabichvili will meet officials of the European Union in Brussels after departing for the official visit to the city on Monday, the President’s Administration said.

Zourabichvili is scheduled to meet with the President of the European Council Charles Michel, the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola.

She will also address the European Parliament and make comments for international media.

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