Georgian FM, EU Commissioner discuss European Commission’s “historic decision” recommending candidacy
The parties expressed their readiness to cooperate closely in the future to implement the EU recommendations, with Georgian FM affirming the Government’s willingness to continue its efforts to “take another decisive step” on the way of joining the bloc and officially becoming a candidate country in December. Photo via MFA of Georgia
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The European Commission’s “historic decision” recommending the European Council to grant Georgia its membership candidate status next month was discussed on Wednesday by Georgian Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili and Oliver Varhelyi, the EU Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement in Brussels.
Delighted to meet Commissioner @OliverVarhelyi on this historic day for Georgia. Thank you to the European Commission for recognizing Georgia’s commitment to European integration. We will continue working actively to reach our final goal and become a fully-fledged member of ????????. pic.twitter.com/qWUcO81JTU
— Ilia Darchiashvili (@iliadarch) November 8, 2023
At the meeting, after the Commission made public its recommendation for the status to be granted to the country, Darchiashvili highlighted the Commission's support for Georgia on the path of European integration, especially in fulfilling the 12 priorities outlined by the bloc for granting the candidate status.
Discussed the very first #Enlargement Report w/ Minister @iliadarch & next steps on #Georgia’s EU path.
— Oliver Varhelyi (@OliverVarhelyi) November 8, 2023
The Commission has recommended to grant ???????? EU candidate country status.
The list of tasks is clear.
Your commitment & determination will help to fulfil the remaining steps. pic.twitter.com/UjvBNx7oFZ
The parties expressed their readiness to cooperate closely in the future to implement the EU recommendations, with Georgian FM affirming the Government’s willingness to continue its efforts to “take another decisive step” on the way of joining the bloc and officially becoming a candidate country in December, the Foreign Ministry said.
Darchiashvili thanked Varhelyi and the Commission for the positive report on Georgia’s progress and called the decision “a turning point” for the country’s integration into the EU.