Georgian Foreign Minister: European Commission’s recommendation on EU candidacy “clear recognition” Gov’t’s “intense work”
“Together we have showcased our strength, unity and commitment to European values. Looking forward to the final decision in December”, Darchiashvili said. Photo: Government Administration
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Ilia Darchiashvili, the Georgian Foreign Minister, on Wednesday said in a social media post the European Commission’s positive recommendation on granting Georgia the European Union membership candidate status was a “clear recognition of the very intensive work” done by the country’s Government for the outcome.
Together we have showcased our strength, unity and commitment to European values. Looking forward to the final decision in December”, Darchiashvili said.
Congratulations, Georgia! The European Commission has released a positive recommendation on granting our country candidate status. This is a clear recognition of the very intensive work done by Georgia on this important path. Together, we have showcased our strength, unity and…
— Ilia Darchiashvili (@iliadarch) November 8, 2023
The Commission on Wednesday issued its recommendation for the European Council to grant Georgia the status.
Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the Commission, said Georgia must receive the status as “steps have really been taken” for the outcome.