Belgium supports Georgia’s EU aspirations, will “act accordingly” - Belgian FM
She noted Georgia was a “part of the European family”, and highlighted ties between the European Union and the country over the past two decades, while also noting the current partnership was the closest yet. Photo via Hadja Lahbib/Twitter
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Belgium supports Georgia’s European aspirations and will “act accordingly” in the interests of a “prosperous Europe from Lisbon to Tbilisi”, the Belgian Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib said on Wednesday.
Lahbib made the comment at an event marking the selection of Georgia as the focus country of this year’s Europalia arts festival, set to run in Brussels in the autumn.
She noted Georgia was a “part of the European family”, and highlighted ties between the European Union and the country over the past two decades, while also noting the current partnership was the closest yet.
It brings great joy and honor to come together and celebrate the vibrant culture of #Georgia, while also commemorating its independence and envisioning a shared future.
— Hadja Lahbib (@hadjalahbib) June 14, 2023
Diplomacy and culture go hand in hand! Eagerly anticipating #EuropaliaGeorgia ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/AvEJEHpgsA
The Belgian official also acknowledged the Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and his Government were implementing the priorities outlined by the EU for granting its candidate membership status to the country.
She added she had discussed bilateral relations and progress achieved by Georgia, as well as “future opportunities”, with visiting officials earlier today.
We look forward to a common future. Belgium stands by Georgia, and we will continue to do the same tomorrow and in the future", Lahbib stressed.