Georgian PM briefs EU Commissioner on “positive dynamics” in implementing membership status priorities
Garibashvili noted the recognition of the country's European perspective last year by the European Commission as a “historic decision”, and emphasised the “strategic importance” of the country receiving the candidate status at the end of 2023. Photo via Government Administration
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Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Wednesday briefed Olivér Várhelyi, the European Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, on the country’s “positive dynamics” in implementing the priorities outlined by the European Union last year for granting its membership candidate status to Georgia.
Garibashvili noted the recognition of the country's European perspective last year by the European Commission as a “historic decision”, and emphasised the “strategic importance” of the country receiving the candidate status at the end of 2023, the Government Administration said.
He also noted his Government’s efforts to “fully meet” the list of conditions outlined for the membership status.
Had a productive discussion with @OliverVarhelyi in Brussels. Discussed progress ???????? has made in addressing 12 priorities. We appreciate Commissioner’s stance in support of ???????? ???????? aspirations. We hope ???????? candidate status to be granted to ???????? this year. pic.twitter.com/sbLdRhTrr9
— Irakli Garibashvili (@GharibashviliGe) June 14, 2023
The officials also discussed the security situation in the Black Sea region, with Garibashvili stressing his Government supported “facilitation of peace and stability” in the region.
The ????????EU’s support to ????????Georgia’s reform efforts was in the focus of discussion w/ Prime Minister @GharibashviliGe.
— Oliver Varhelyi (@OliverVarhelyi) June 14, 2023
Encouraged to speed up the implementation of the 1️⃣2️⃣priorities set by the Council so #Georgia can advance on its EU path.
Georgia’ s future lies in the EU. pic.twitter.com/mohMqTviJD
The meeting also focused on connectivity initiatives within the Black Sea region, as well as related opportunities for deepening transport, energy and infrastructure connections between Georgia and the EU.